Box City

An annual celebration of Atlanta’s historic sites includes free educational activities for kids ages 6 and older. Reservations are not required; just drop in to participate.

Box City

Atlanta Preservation Center
327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-688-3353
Tues., March 11, 1 p.m.; Sat., March 15, 3 p.m.
Kids plan and build their own city during an interactive program covering the basics of architecture, planning and how buildings with historic value can be saved.

The History of Atlanta for Young Preservationists

Atlanta Preservation Center
327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-688-3353
Tues., March 18, 1 p.m.; Sun., March 23, 3 p.m.
Atlanta Preservation Center’s Director of Education Paul Hammock presents a one-hour show-and-tell about Atlanta’s history including how places and people combined to make our city unique.

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Atlanta Neighborhoods

The 90-minute tours are family-friendly and do not require reservations. Wear comfortable shoes and plan on walking 1 to 1½ miles through historic neighborhoods.

Ansley Park: Rhodes Hall, 1516 Peachtree St., Atlanta.
Sat., March 8 and 22, 11 a.m. Meet on the front porch of Rhodes Hall.

Grant Park: Atlanta Preservation Center-LP Grant Mansion. 327 St. Paul Ave., Atlanta.
Sun., March 9 and 23, 10 a.m. Meet at the Atlanta Preservation Center/LP Grant Mansion.

Historic Downtown:
Candler Building, 127 Peachtree St., Atlanta.
Fri., March 14 and 21, noon.; Sat., March 22, 11 a.m. Meet in the lobby of the Candler Building.

Inman Park: King Keith House, 889 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta.
Sun., March 9, 16 and 23, 2 p.m. Meet in front of the King Keith House.

Sweet Auburn: APEX Museum, 135 Auburn Ave., Atlanta.
Wed., March 12, 1 p.m.; Sat., March 22, 1 p.m. Meet at the APEX Museum.

For more information: 404-699-3353 or preserveatlanta.com

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