FEATURED EVENTS

  • 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

    Co-sponsored by the Center for European and Transatlantic Studies, a Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, and the Atlanta Council on International Relations Alasdair Youngโ€™s Ivan Allen College Distinguished Researcher Award with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union Lunch will be provided.ย  Registration is free, but pleaseย RSVP 12:10 Opening Remarks Dr. Heike […]

  • Rescue and Refuge: The Holocaust in Denmark

    Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

    Annual Holocaust Remembrance Event: In Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Am Yisrael Chai presents a powerful and unforgettable event: Rescue and Refuge: The Holocaust in Denmark Rabbi Bent Melchior โ€“ Keynote Holocaust Survivor speaker; Former Chief Rabbi of Denmark Rabbi Bent Melchior was born in Germany in 1929. When Hitler came into power in […]

  • AntiquiTEA

    Ackerman Hall - Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Enjoy afternoon tea and scones as Curator of African Art Amanda Hellman discusses how Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, traveled to Africa.

  • From Sit-ins to Hashtags, The Evolution of Civil Rights

    National Center for Civil and Human Rights 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Civil Rights movement in the United States ignited a flame that was felt globally during the 1960s. Dozens of activists, such asย Coretta Scott Kingย andย Ambassador Andrew Young, fought and ultimately shaped the culture of every American, laying the foundation for a global shift in politics,ย human rights, and economic development. The birthplace of the movement was […]

  • Nix Mann Endowed Lecture

    Ackerman Hall - Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    What is โ€˜classical artโ€™? Why is it that some ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, but only some Greek and Roman artifacts, got to move across cultures and time, assuming a โ€˜classicalโ€™ status and dictating culture as they go? In this yearโ€™s Nix Mann Endowed Lecture titled โ€œThe Shifting Shape of Classical Artโ€ Caroline Vout, professor […]

  • 3-Day History Symposium: The End of World War II and the Start of the Cold War in Europe

    A 3-day virtual symposium between October 12-14, 12-2 pm each day. World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, left unimaginable destruction in its wake. Europe needed to rebuild shattered lives and economies - all the while a new menace, the USSR, surfaced in the East. In this three day symposium, experts will explore […]

  • A Conversation with Two Museum Directors: Atlanta and Portland

    Webinar

    Why Do Statues Matter? Is History Relevant in the โ€œCancel Cultureโ€ Era? Speaking About Peace, Justice and Civil Rights as Portland Burns in the Destruction of Nightly Protests Kerry Tymchuk Oregon Historical Society: As Executive Director of Portland's iconic Historical Museum that was brutalized by Portland protestors last week, Kerry has much to say about […]

  • 58th ร‰lysรฉe Treaty Anniversary Online Celebration

    Zoom

        Join the Consulate General of France in Atlanta, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Atlanta, the Alliance Franรงaise dโ€™Atlanta, and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta for their annual celebration of the signing of the Elysรฉe Treaty. They will celebrate with musical performances and speeches about the significance ofย the signing of theย Elyseรฉ […]

  • US-China Engagement: Past Achievements & Future Adjustments

    Zoom

    The Chinese Peopleโ€™s Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) and The Carter Center invite you to join their US-China Engagement: Past Achievements & Future Adjustments webinar. 2021 marks the 42ndย anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between China and the United States. There have been ups and downs in the bilateral relationship, but the […]

  • Nationwide MLK Online Screening and Discussion

    Zoom

        The Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast U.S. is partnering with the Martin Luther Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, Spill the Honey Foundation, and the Consulate General of Israel in San Franciso to host a nationwide online screening and discussion of Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance. They would […]

  • Celebrate Black History Month-Watch and Discuss: Shared Legacies

    The Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast U.S. is partnering with the Martin Luther Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, Spill the Honey Foundation, and the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles to celebrate Black History Month. Their event will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2021ย at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CTย for an […]

  • Commemorating Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Official Memorial Ceremony in the U.S.

    Virtual

    Following Israel in Atlanta's Yom HaZikaron ceremony, the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast invites you to join Israel's Official Memorial Ceremony in the U.S. which will commence at 7:30 pm EST. (6:30 pm CST) The program will feature Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States H.E. Gilad Erdan and Defense Attachรฉ […]

  • Afternoonย Tea with Global Atlantaย at the Atlanta History Center

    Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Recent articles on Gorbachevโ€™s visits to Atlanta and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the U.K. have Global Atlanta in a mood to reflect on our cityโ€™s history. Join the city's only global business news publication at the Atlanta History Center Sept. 27 for an informal networking event themed around the history of Atlantaโ€™s […]

  • Old Fourth Distillery Tour & Tasting

    Old Fourth Distillery 487 Edgewood Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss Consulate General in Atlanta for a tour & tasting at the Old Fourth Distillery! About the event:ย  Old Fourth Distillery is Atlantaโ€™s first legal distillery since 1906. Located in the heart of the historic Old Fourth Ward, their state-of-the-art facility blends cutting edge technology with old […]

  • Black History Month 2023 – The Power of Storytelling (Trip to Georgia Writers Museum)

    Georgia Writers Museum 109 S Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA, United States

    Every February, Black History Month recognizes the accomplishments, contributions, and legacy of African Americans in U.S. history and society, from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in business, politics, academia, culture, and more. The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta regularly engages in the Black History Month celebrations to honor the importance of African […]

  • Halle Institute’s Turkish Lecture Series With History Professor Baki Tezcan

    Silverbell Pavilion, Emory Conference Center Hotel 1615 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Halle Institute for Global Research invites you to attend a lecture on "Halide Edib, Ottoman Armenians, and the Wilsonian Principles: The Alternative Post-World War I History that Never Happened" by Dr. Baki Tezcan, Professor of History at the University of California, Davis, and current President of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Association. This event […]

  • The Atlanta Council on International Relations Presents Peace on the Korean Peninsula

    Capital City Club 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Can the ROK-US Alliance Defend Against A Threatening Nuclear Shadow? ( A panel discussion with Introductory Comments by Yoonjoo Park, Consul General of the Republic of Korea)ย  June and July of 2023, will mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice and subsequent termination of open hostilities. ROK-US mutual […]

  • Cyrus the Great Statue Unveiling

    Millennium Gate Museum 395 17th Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

    At 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in honor of Cyrus the Great Day, you are invited to our unveiling of a monumental statue of Cyrus the Great at the Millennium Gate dedicated to liberty, justice and peace. Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire, upon liberating Babylon, freed the slaves, established racial […]

  • General David Petraeus, Author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine

    McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305

    Join the Atlanta History Center for an Author Talk with General David Petraeus, author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Two leading authoritiesโ€”an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our timeโ€”collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945. Conflict is both a sweeping history of the evolution of […]

  • Oppenheimer in Perspective: Building the Bomb in the United States, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union (1939 – 1949)

    Peachtree Hills Place 2245 Virginia Place NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In of the summer of 1939, the physics of a fission nuclear bomb was understood among scientists in several countries, including Germany, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Building a bomb during wartime was something else. How did this play out?ย  About Seymour Goodman Seymour (Sy) E. Goodman is Regents Professor at the […]