This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta in July 1864, and there are a number of events taking place.
This is a good time for those with ancestors involved in the Civil War to make note of where they fought, if they survived or died, how their families coped on the home front, and how the men handled their return.
A group organizing Battle of Atlanta anniversary events has several things planned, starting on July 11; check batlevent.org to see the entire list. Events include tours, re-enactments, book signings and lectures at various locales. They also are working to restore monuments for Generals James B. McPherson and W.H.T. Walker.
The Atlanta History Center is planning a commemorative weekend reflecting on the Battle of Peachtree Creek, July 18-20. The focal point is July 19 with a Civil War after Dark event on the grounds of the center, as well as bus tours of the battle site. See atlantahistorycenter.com.
At least two apps have been developed to trace the Battle of Atlanta and other events. The Atlanta Campaign Battle App, in conjunction with the Civil War Trust, was released in May; see civilwar.org/battleapps to access it. Emory University's Daniel Pollock and Allen Tullos recently released another app; go to battleatl.org.
The DeKalb History Center will present a play, "Shadows of the Past," July 17 to highlight the opening of their refurbished Civil War exhibit that night; see dekalbhistory.org.
See gacivilwar.org for other activities planned this year around Georgia.
East Atlanta
Henry Bryant and Katina VanCronkhite will talk about their book “Images of America: East Atlanta” at the DeKalb History Center’s Lunch and Learn session, noon to 1 p.m. July 15. The event is free; bring your own lunch.
The photo book one of many covering places in Georgia — and especially metro Atlanta — published by Arcadia Publishing.
For more information, go to dekalbhistory.org and look under "events." The center's archives is open by appointment. Call 404-373-1088, Ext. 23, for more information.
Civil War-era flags
The Hall of Valor at the Georgia state Capitol houses a collection of restored Confederate flags as well as flags from other wars that Georgians fought in. The exhibit, on the first (ground) floor of the Capitol, can be viewed 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Check libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum.
