Atlanta Preservation Center Hosts 'Born in Atlanta Under a Black Flag' Event

Presentation explores family mystery and creation of Mission: POW/MIA

Mar. 5, 2026 at 11:00pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a two-hour event titled "Born in Atlanta Under a Black Flag" on March 5, 2026. The event will feature an hour-long presentation followed by a 30-minute question and answer session, exploring a family mystery and the creation of the Mission: POW/MIA organization.

Why it matters

The event sheds light on Atlanta's history and the personal stories that have shaped the city, while also highlighting the work of the Atlanta Preservation Center in preserving and sharing the city's cultural heritage.

The details

The presentation, "Born in Atlanta Under a Black Flag: My Family Mystery & the Creation of Mission: POW/MIA," will delve into the presenter's family history and their involvement in the founding of the Mission: POW/MIA organization, which works to account for American prisoners of war and those missing in action.

  • The event will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

The players

The Atlanta Preservation Center

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Atlanta's historic buildings, neighborhoods, and cultural heritage.

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The takeaway

This event provides an opportunity for the Atlanta community to learn about the city's history and the personal stories that have shaped it, while also highlighting the important work of the Atlanta Preservation Center in preserving the city's cultural legacy.