Georgia Capitol Museum Hosts Tour of Portraits

Event explores the stories behind the portraits in the state Capitol building.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 5:00pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a two-hour tour of the Georgia Capitol Museum on Friday, March 20th from 1pm to 3pm. The tour will explore the various personalities represented in the portraiture throughout the Capitol building and tell the stories behind them.

Why it matters

The Georgia Capitol building is a historic landmark that has served as the seat of state government for over 150 years. The portraits displayed within its halls provide a visual representation of Georgia's political and cultural history, offering insights into the individuals who have shaped the state.

The details

The tour, titled "Faces and Places of the Georgia Capitol", will take visitors through the Capitol Museum and provide detailed information about the people depicted in the building's artwork. Attendees will learn about the backgrounds, accomplishments, and significance of the figures immortalized in the Capitol's portraiture.

  • The tour will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm.

The players

The Atlanta Preservation Center

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Atlanta's historic buildings and sites.

Georgia Capitol Museum

A museum located within the Georgia State Capitol building that showcases the history and architecture of the Capitol.

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The takeaway

This tour provides a unique opportunity for the public to gain a deeper understanding of Georgia's political and cultural history, as reflected in the portraits displayed throughout the state Capitol building.