Turning Point: The American Civil War
Cost: $20.00Tour Length: Half Day
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
Guided tours begin at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Soldiers' Tours, led by costumed interpreters, are on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
The Civil War ravaged America between 1861 and 1865 and changed our country like no other event in history. What were the causes of this devastating war in which more than 600,000 died? Who were the men who fought and what happened during the war to change our nation forever? How does this shattering conflict still impact our lives today?
There's only one place where you can explore the full scope of this monumental event in our history: Turning Point: The American Civil War, an award-winning exhibition on permanent display at the Atlanta History Center.
With 1,400 objects displayed in the 9,200-square-foot DuBose Gallery, Turning Point is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive exhibitions about one of the most important events in our country’s history. Real objects like cannons, uniforms, and flags make history come alive. Poignant photos and personal stories show how the war impacted those who experienced it. Display maps explain the sequence of events. Videos interpret what happened and why. Touch-screen computer learning stations can answer your questions and deepen your understanding. You’ll find this exhibition to be a powerful and fascinating experience, whatever your level of interest or knowledge in the Civil War.