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Atlanta History Center

Turning Point: The American Civil War

Ongoing

9AM-4PM, Closed Mon

Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Civil War is the decisive turning point in American history. A nation divided against itself before-half enslaved, half free-was reunited. Experience the Civil War through the eyes of soldiers and civilians. Learn about their harrowing stories through photographs, dioramas, videos, and over 1,500 original Union and Confederate artifacts.

Importantly, the Atlanta Campaign of 1864 was the turning point in the Civil War. Atlanta was a critical city in the South - transportation hub, industrial center, and warehouse for food, ammunition, supplies, uniforms, and other military material crucial to Confederate Armies. The battles for Atlanta and the surrender of the city to General William T. Sherman assured the re-election of President Abraham Lincoln and ultimately secured freedom for 4 million enslaved people.

One of the nation's largest Civil War exhibitions, Turning Point: The American Civil War tells the national story of the war from beginning to end. Through original artifacts, including cannons, uniforms, swords, and other materials, visitors can better understand Civil War life. Between the horrors of battle-including medical procedures for the wounded and maimed-the life of the soldier was often tedious, waiting on fighting and facing the very real threat of death.

Schedule

Daily entrance fee for Free with membership

Open Tuesdays - Sundays 9AM-4PM

Closed on Mondays

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