The Atlanta Traveler

Courage, the Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight It, an exhibit at the Art History Center of Atlanta is on display through June 22, 2008. The exhibit tells the story of the people in Clarendon, South Carolina who actually fought to eliminate segregation in schools. Their battle came prior to the famous Brown vs. the Board of Education case.

About the Exhibit

You may not have heard of the Reverend J.A. De Laine, who gathered community members up and filed a lawsuit protesting the segregated and unequal schools in the area. This exhibit is important because it tells the story of unsung heroes, people who are not in the public eye, who banded together for a cause that eventually changed the course of education in public schools in America. The community members were not wealthy; they were ordinary people who fought for their beliefs.

If you have ever thought that you can’t make a difference or that that you can’t change the government, you have got to see this exhibit. I’m definitely going to go out and see it. Everyone could use a little inspiration sometimes!

Free Family Fun Days

Children can enjoy the center for free with a paying adult on Family Fun Days. The next Family Fun Days are on  May 24, 25, 26, 2008 and June 21 and 22 in 2008. Regular admission the the center is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65 and over, and students 13 and up. Youths who are 4-10 pay $10. Children under 3 are free.

Hours and Location

The Atlanta History Center is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, it’s open from Noon to 5:30 p.m.