Guided Tour of Atlanta's Memorial to the Six Million

The Atlanta Preservation Center leads a tour of the historic memorial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a guided tour of the Memorial to the Six Million in Greenwood Cemetery. The memorial was built, designed, and created by Holocaust survivors living in Atlanta in 1964 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The tour will explore the architectural design, meaning, and symbolism of this important historical monument.

Why it matters

The Memorial to the Six Million serves as a powerful reminder of the Holocaust and the lives lost. As one of the few Holocaust memorials in the American South, the tour provides an opportunity for the local community to learn about this history and reflect on its ongoing significance.

The details

The guided tour will last 1 hour and 30 minutes and take place at the Memorial to the Six Million in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta. Attendees will learn about the memorial's architectural design, symbolism, and the story behind its creation by Holocaust survivors in the 1960s.

  • The tour will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

The players

The Atlanta Preservation Center

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

Greenwood Cemetery

A historic cemetery in Atlanta that is home to the Memorial to the Six Million.

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What’s next

The Memorial to the Six Million was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, recognizing its significance as an important historical and cultural landmark.

The takeaway

This guided tour provides a valuable opportunity for the Atlanta community to learn about and reflect on the history of the Holocaust through the lens of this powerful memorial, which was created by local Holocaust survivors to ensure their stories and experiences are not forgotten.