Exhibits
UNTYING THE KNOT: THE ENTANGLED HISTORY OF EQUALITY IN EDUCATION
Witness the monumental changes confronting the communities of Fulton County as they navigate the complex process of desegregation. This project combines seven years of research culminating in an exhibit, a documentary and an online learning resource hosted by CANVAS.
subjects: Social Studies (US History), American Government and Civics, African American Studies, Language Arts
target audience: Middle School, High School
A LOOK BACK, A LOOK FORWARD: THE CREEK AND CHEROKEE OF GEORGIA
This exhibit focuses on the Muskogee Creek and Cherokee Nations prior to European arrival. Original and reproduction artifacts provide visitors with an engaging look at their clothing, food, art, music, sports, and housing traditions.
subjects: Social Studies (Native American History)
target audience: 2nd Grade
A WALK ACROSS GEORGIA: DISCOVERING OUR 5 REGIONS
COMING SOON
subjects: Science
target audience: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade
COMMON THREADS: THE EVERYWHERE AND EVERY DAY OF TEXTILES
COMING SOON
subjects: Science, Social Studies
target audience: 4th Grade
Anne Frank's Attic
This replica room provides the setting for a one-woman performance based on "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank. After a 50-minute performance, students learn about the US Homefront during WWII through analyzing primary sources.
subjects: Social Studies
target audience: 5th grade
African Safari
This exhibit includes masks, instruments, and other functional items created by artists from cultures across the African continent. Hand painted murals and a thatched structure add to this immersive experience. Mama Koku's "Books on Safari" program engages students in African folktales, connecting books, literacy, and storytelling magic.
subjects: Social Studies
target audience: 1st grade
Courtroom
This replica courtroom gives students the opportunity to learn about the Bill of Rights and civic responsibilities as they relate to our judicial system. The exhibit includes a full-sized judge's bench, a jury box and several volumes of GA and US Laws.
subjects: Social Studies, Civics, American Government
target audience: Elementary School
1996 Olympics
This exhibit celebrates the legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games hosted by the City of Atlanta. Resources in this exhibit include reproduced photographs of athletic contests, events, sports venues, as well as programs and publications issued by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG).
subjects: Social Studies
target audience: Elementary School
One Room Schoolhouse
This immersive exhibit was based on historic photographs from the Fulton County Schools Archives. Desks, ink wells, and student slates evoke Fulton County’s first schools.
subjects: Social Studies
target audience: Elementary School
Transportation
The Transportation Exhibit highlights the importance of the transportation industry to the communities of Hapeville, College Park and East Point. Items include a model railroad containing elements from all three communities, as well as artifacts that relate to transportation and communication.
subjects: Social Studies
target audience: Elementary School