Thursday, October 30, 2014

PSA: Atlanta History Center events in November #FreeDay #DayoftheDead #Familyfun #DiaDeLosMuertos @AtlHistCenter

Join the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, November 2nd, from noon to 5:00 pm for the annual celebration of Day of the Dead. It’s a free admission day, including access to the entire campus as well as festival activities. Enjoy authentic Mexican food, decorated altars honoring lost family and friends, and a full day of dance performances and artist demonstrations. More information HERE.

The Atlanta History Center’s newest temporary exhibition American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music opens on Saturday, November 15th, with a full day of activities that celebrate Latin music and dance. This date also marks the beginning of the Ford Free Admission Weekends, held in conjunction with the American Sabor display. Guests can enjoy free admission on November 15th and 16th, December 13th and 14th, as well as January 17th and 18th courtesy of the Ford Motor Company Fund. More information about the exhibition and accompanying programs HERE.

Also this month, the Atlanta History Center hosts the Southeastern Indians Heritage Program on Saturday, November 22, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors learn about the Southeastern Indians’ culture and history through demonstrations, activities, and discussions led by Native Americans. More information HERE.

Never forget the monthly programs designed with the younger history buffs in mind! Homeschool Day this month focuses on WWI and is held on Thursday, November 6th, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This month’s Magic Mondays, held on November 10th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, takes the little ones out to the farm where they help with preparing for the approaching winter months. More information HERE.

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