The Hattie McDaniel Legacy Experience at the Road To Tara Museum is an interactive exhibition about Hattie McDaniel’s career. She was the first African American to receive an Academy Award. The exhibition also includes African American actors from “Gone With the Wind” and honors their contributions to Hollywood and the entertainment industry beyond their roles in the film.
Film History, Art and Archives
The museum also features exhibits about the 1939 film premiere in Atlanta. While the Hattie McDaniel Legacy Experience highlights actors’ careers and contributions, these exhibits focus on an event in film history. The Road To Tara Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; check the hours before your visit.
Arts Clayton Gallery is a public art gallery. Its offerings include original art and gifts, artist competitions, and rotating state and national exhibitions. For historical interests, the Georgia Archives has collections of land records and muster rolls, as well as genealogical resources. The National Archives at Atlanta preserves documents that serve as important resources for research into civil rights history and African American history. The focus differs: one offers art and exhibitions, while the other provides historical records and genealogical resources.
Local Stories and Historical Context
Murals are being installed throughout Clayton County as part of a multiyear initiative. They honor local people, stories and cultural contributions that have shaped the county. Alongside collections and exhibitions, these murals offer another way to explore local stories.
The Battle of Jonesboro is another historical landmark: it led directly to the fall of Atlanta.
Sports History and Seasonal Performances
Clayton County International Park hosted events during the 1996 Olympic Games and has a 17-court tennis center. The competitions connect the park to Olympic history, while the number of courts gives a concrete sense of the tennis center.
Lee Street Park hosts seasonal performances by well-known musicians in an amphitheater. If you’re interested in these performances, check the event schedule before making plans.
Seasonal Produce Across a Vast Area
The Atlanta State Farmers Market spans 150 acres and is one of the largest open-air produce markets in the United States. Seasonal Georgia Grown products include peaches, Vidalia onions and pumpkins. The market’s size and product selection offer two different points of reference: its scale and the seasonal variety of its produce. Other culinary examples range from Oaxacan mole tamales seasoned with savory-sweet flavors to Thai mango sticky rice and Vietnamese pho.
Discover more destinations: Morrow, Forest Park, Conley, Riverdale, Clarke County, Tift, Muscogee, Franklin County.
For the broader travel overview: Georgia.
