Our Author Talks aim to connect writers with readers for thought-provoking discussions about life and literature.
Our lineup features a variety of breakthrough, award-winning, and bestselling authors of history, biography, fiction, memoir, and more.
Upcoming talks. Join us.
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Author of Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking―125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean IslandsWednesday, May 1 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of A Deeper South: The Beauty, Mystery, and Sorrow of the Southern RoadWednesday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm
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Two authors will discuss their respective works of family history.Tuesday, May 28 @ 7:00 pm
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Archive. Highlights.
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His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope. In conversation with Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice.
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Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In conversation with Jon Meacham.
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Afterlife. Featuring GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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The Book of Longings. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Luster in conversation conversation with ART ATL’s Gail O’ Neill
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Programs & Events
Back for its 55th year, Living Room Learning offers university-level lectures for lifelong learners who seek to expand their knowledge without having to take a final exam. Join us for this 7-week daytime lecture course.
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Programs & Events
Atlanta History Center offers a variety of annual programs that explore and celebrate our shared history.
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Programs & Events
Collaboratively, we develop historically accurate, culturally relevant, and provocative programs, exhibitions, theatrical productions, lectures, author panels, videos, and a host of other experiences.
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Buildings & Grounds
McElreath Hall houses many important components of Atlanta History Center, including Kenan Research Center and Woodruff Auditorium.