Exploring Black History in Atlanta

Tour highlights people, places, and events in the city's African American past

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a guided tour called "Exploring Black Atlanta: People, Places, and Events" as part of its annual Phoenix Flies event series. The tour, led by Dr. La'Neice Littleton, the Center's Director of Community Collaborations, will take participants through the museum's artifacts and exhibits to share stories of notable African American figures, locations, and transformative moments in Atlanta's history.

Why it matters

This tour provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the rich and often overlooked African American history that has shaped Atlanta. By exploring these people, places, and events, participants can gain a deeper understanding of how Atlanta's Black history fits into the larger contexts of African American, Georgia, and U.S. history.

The details

The tour will take place at the Atlanta Preservation Center on Saturday, March 14th at 11am. It is designed to invite participants to consider how Atlanta's history relates to broader narratives around race, civil rights, and social change. The tour is limited to 25 people, and those interested who cannot attend can join a waitlist to be notified of any available spots.

  • The tour will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11am.

The players

Dr. La'Neice Littleton

The Director of Community Collaborations at the Atlanta Preservation Center, who will be leading the tour.

The Atlanta Preservation Center

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

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The takeaway

This tour provides a valuable opportunity to uncover and celebrate the often overlooked African American history that has shaped the city of Atlanta, offering participants a chance to connect the local with the broader national narrative around race, civil rights, and social progress.