Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour

91 Peachtree Street, NW,Atlanta GA 30303

05 August, 2021

Description

Dive into the rich history of Woodruff Park and the surrounding Downtown Atlanta district during this one-hour guided tour. Dive into the rich history of Woodruff Park and the surrounding Downtown Atlanta district during this one-hour guided tour. This free tour is offered the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Saturday of each month. The tour begins at the ATL Playground across from the Flatiron building (84 Peachtree St.).  This is a free event, but an RSVP is required. All attendees are required to wear a mask/face covering and maintain appropriate social distance from guests not in your party. Located in the heart of Downtown, the stories of Robert W. Woodruff Park and its surroundings touch on some of the most influential people and events of Atlanta’s modern history. From the Civil Rights movement to the birth and growth of the Coca-Cola Company, you’ll hear about the buildings that once stood in and around the Park, about those who bought and sold the property that is now part of the park, and major historical events that happened nearby. If you would like to schedule a private "Atlanta from the Ashes" tour, click here to learn more. **Program cancellation subject to rain, extreme weather, or park closures. You will be notified in case of cancellation.** Nestled amongst the modern office towers and historic buildings of the Fairlie-Poplar district, Woodruff Park is a 6-acre park in the geographic center of Atlanta. Its location at the crossroads of commerce, government, and education makes it a natural gathering space for a diverse cross-section of Atlantans and visitors and a key starting point for exploring Downtown Atlanta and its surrounding neighborhoods. Originally known as Central City Park in the 1970s, Woodruff Park was created through a generous donation from Robert W. Woodruff, former president of The Coca-Cola Company.   Today, through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) maintains stewardship of Woodruff Park and is responsible for the park’s daily upkeep and programming, as well as securing and implementing funding for future development. The park offers visitors a variety of recreation stations and facilities scattered throughout its beautifully manicured six acres. Each year, Woodruff Park hosts a variety of signature festivals, events and performances, including: WoodRUFF Bark Dog Parade & Costume Contest The Daffodil Project and Downtown Daffodil Dash 5K Annual German Bierfest Art installations and performances by Elevate Atlanta, gloATL, and others Mobile Social and Critical Mass monthly bicycle ride meet-ups In partnership with the Atlanta Police Department and Georgia State University Police force, Park Attendants patrol the grounds from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day. Additionally, the Downtown Clean Team maintains a clean and vibrant park. A variety of park programming can be enjoyed by the general public. See a list of upcoming events here. Follow Woodruff Park on Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr for more info about events and happenings.