The game is afoot, historical detectives! Come help us solve the Case of American Identity by examining the Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama and other historical artifacts. On this digital field trip, you’ll travel through time with our field agents--historical figures in the late 1860’s. Crack codes with Mary Bowser, collect clues with Henry McNeal Turner, and uncover what it has meant to be an American throughout time. Students will explore the Civil War era and Reconstruction through a series of videos and digital activities. In the live portion of this field trip, students will connect this knowledge to today, continuing their work with the Atlanta History Center Detective Agency to examine how American identity has changed over time. This immersive educational experience includes games, quests, videos, and a talkback discussion for students to discuss what American identity means to them. It’s elementary, my dear detectives! You simply must come solve this mystery with us!
For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.
Additional Information
The cost for all guided tours is $200 for the first 50 students. Add on $50 for up to 50 additional students.
Title 1 schools receive 50% off regular rates.
Full payment is required 3 weeks prior to your visit to guarantee your reservation for all tours. If booking less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due immediately.
Your payment is not refundable if you cancel your school tour and do not reschedule.
There is a $25 administrative fee should you need to reschedule your tour. You must notify the Atlanta History Center at least 3 days in advance. With advance notice your payment can be applied to a new tour date, plus the administrative fee.
Once payment is received, a confirmation email will be shared via email. This will include educational resources that can be used before and after the LIVE virtual visit.
Teachers are encouraged to complete a 10-15 minute technology prep session. This will be scheduled and administered up to one week before the virtual tour to troubleshoot unforeseen connectivity issues. Teachers who opt out of the pre-scheduled technology prep session will forfeit their refund for tech user issues during the virtual tour.
Recording our virtual school tour is prohibited.
Funding for Atlanta History Center's school programs is generously provided by:
- Zeist Foundation
- Wells Fargo
- Chick-fil-A
- Fulton County Arts Council
- Georgia Council for the Arts
- The Connolly Family Foundation
- The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation
- The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
- The Emily Winship Scott Foundation
- The John and Mary Franklin Foundation
- Massey Charitable Trust
- The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation
This event has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
