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Atlanta Preservation Center launches celebrations of historic sites

The 16th annual Phoenix Flies, a three-week series of events, will showcase Atlanta’s historic resources through over 200 free events presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center and 104 community partners.
The 16th annual Phoenix Flies, a three-week series of events, will showcase Atlanta’s historic resources through over 200 free events presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center and 104 community partners.
By Pamela Miller
March 6, 2019

The Phoenix Flies, a celebration of Atlanta’s historic sites is underway. This three-week series of events will showcase Atlanta’s historic resources through over 200 free events presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center and 104 community partners.

Highlights include:

Ansley Park: 11 a.m. March 19

Historic Downtown: noon March 19

Westview Cemetery Guided Walking Tours: 2 p.m. March 24 for the 19th century era and 3 p.m. March 24 for the Candler era

Midtown/SoNo: 2 p.m. March 18

North Avenue and the GA Tech Campus: 1 p.m. March 24

Information: www.atlantapreservationcenter.com

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