Lunch Time History at the Georgia Capitol

Every Friday the Georgia Capitol Museum offers shorter versions of our theme tours to visitors that will conveniently fit into your lunch hour. Each tour begins in the Capitol Rotunda promptly at 12:15 p.m. When: Every Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (No tours on Georgia state holidays) Where: Georgia Capitol Rotunda Age: Adults and older students Reservations: Recommended, call 404-656-2846 Please remember to bring a photo I.D. to gain admittance to the Georgia Capitol

Description of tours

Architectural Tour (1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays)
One of the most distinct parts of the Atlanta skyline is the Georgia Capitol. Built to symbolize Georgia’s rebirth after the Civil War, it signaled not only Atlanta as the capital of Georgia, but also of the “New South.” This tour will demonstrate how the building’s architecture serves both practical and symbolic functions. The tour will also feature a discussion of the recent renovation and the realities of historic preservation in a working Capitol.

Civil Rights Tour (2nd and 4th Fridays)
Built in 1889 to symbolize the ideals of Georgia’s democratic government, the Capitol was inaccessible to many of Georgia’s citizens. Both women and African Americans had to struggle to make their voices heard and their votes count beneath the gold dome. This tour will use the Capitol’s spaces, memorials, and artwork to tell the story of events within the Capitol that both prevented and then provided for equal representation for all Georgians.

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