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Historical Atlanta History Center -- Houses exhibits from Atlanta's past, particularly the Civil War era. Among other things, the 32-acre complex contains the 1920s Swan House as well as the 1840s Tullie Smith House, which was originally located near what is now Executive Park off of North Druid Hills Road. The lifestyle of old Georgia is demonstrated, and the Center serves as site of various festivals throughout the year. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW ... 404-814-4000. Martin Luther King Jr Historic Site -- He was born, raised, lived and worked all in the same neighborhood. His birth home is a ten-room house at 501 Auburn Avenue, built in 1894 and bought in 1909 by King's grandfather. The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, at 449 Auburn, is an early learning center, archives and library, and is the location of King's tomb (404-524-1956). National Park Service, 522 Auburn Av NE ... 404-331-3920 Bulloch Hall (Roswell) -- If Roswell were south of Atlanta, this 1840 home might well have been burned during Sherman's March to the Sea. It was the home of Martha Bulloch, mother of Teddy Roosevelt and Grandmother of Eleanor. A Roswell city-owned cultural center is housed there now. 180 Bulloch Av, Roswell ... 770-992-1731 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (Marietta) -- A bloody battle that lasted for days and ended in stalemate, on Sherman's historic approach to Atlanta. Old Hwy 41 & Stilesboro Rd, Marietta ... 770-427-4686 Historic Mable House -- "An example of a plantation plain home, built circa 1843. Listed in the National Historic Register. Appointments are needed for groups of eight or more." Open Tuesdays, 2pm-5pm. Admission and parking are free. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton (13 miles west of Atlanta). Operated by the South Cobb Arts Alliance and Cobb County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs ... 770-819-3285
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