|
|
posted on January 19th, 2012
 Photo Credit: http://ow.ly/8uK0G What: Three Kings Day Celebration
Where: Atlanta History Center
When: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, 1 – 5 pm
Cost: The program is FREE (does not include admission to the museum)
I’ve always wanted to go to this program and never seem to make it. Here in the states we take down the Christmas tree the day after Christmas. Our celebration is the month prior. However, the true Christmas season isn’t over until the Epiphany on Jan. 6 (the actual 12 Day of Christmas). In Hispanic cultures, this is the celebration of the Three Kings, or Three Kings Day. As I understand it, the three kings – Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar saw the star on the day Jesus was born and traveled (over field and fountain, moor and mountain) to see the baby, arriving around this time.
Continue reading Three Kings Day Celebration at Atlanta History Center (Free)
posted on September 7th, 2011
What: Folk Life Festival Where: Atlanta History Center When: September 10, 2011, 11 am – 4 pm Cost: Admission to the History Center is $16.50 adults, $13 Seniors and Students 13-18, $11 Children 4 – 12
The Atlanta History Center’s Smith Family Farm is a great place for kids to get outside, run [...]
posted on May 2nd, 2011
What: National Public Gardens Day Where: Across the U.S. (see Atlanta area gardens including the Atlanta History Center in the post) When: Friday, May 6, 2011 Cost: Free by downloading a voucher from Better Homes and Gardens
When my kids were little, they stayed with my parents while I worked. It was a [...]
posted on March 2nd, 2011
What: The Annual Phoenix Flies – A Citywide Celebration of Living Landmarks When: March 5 – 20, 2011 Where: Several locations around Atlanta Cost: All Events are FREE
The Atlanta Preservation Center sponsors this annual program that includes more than 150 events, from guided tours to lectures to open houses, at dozens of Atlanta’s [...]
posted on November 4th, 2010
What: Reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Pickett’s Mill Where: Pickett’s Mill State Park, Dallas Georgia When: Fri., Nov. 5, 2010. Tours at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 pm Cost: $10, Register in advance by calling 770-443-7850
Civil War reenactments are a great way to make history come alive, especially for kids. Anyone [...]
posted on September 7th, 2010
What: Swaptember Deals Where: Several Attractions in Atlanta When: Sept. 1 – 31, 2010 Cost: Costs vary, see the flyer for complete details
If you are a member of the following Atlanta area attractions, you’ll get special deals during the entire month of September at all of the other attractions. Deals range from [...]
posted on May 6th, 2010
Below is a guest post from Andrea who writes a terrific Atlanta blog called Family Friendly Atlanta. We’re so excited to have Andrea share her adventures. If you’d like to be a Field Trips with Sue contributor, email me at sue@fieldtripswithsue.com.
What: Magic Mondays, ‘Springtime On The Farm’ Where: Atlanta History Center When: Monday, May [...]
posted on February 5th, 2010
Winner: Congratulations to the winner of the High Museum of Art membership – Lesley. Lesley, send me an email (sue@fieldtripswithsue.com) with your address and I’ll send you the information on your membership.
Yesterday on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta I met Harriet Tubman and Fredrick Douglas. They did a performance last night, but I [...]
posted on October 27th, 2009
What: Day of the DeadWhere: Atlanta History CenterWhen: Sunday, Nov. 1, 12 – 5 pmCost: Free for members AND non-members
Thanks to the Fulton County Arts Council, the Institutio de Mexico, and the Mexican Consulate, Sunday’s Day of the Dead event at the Atlanta History Center is free for both members and non-members. [...]
|
|
Nickelodeon Parents' Pick for Best Local Blog in Atlanta
