Echoes of Auburn: A Silent History Soundscape & Marketplace
About this Event
Echoes of Auburn
A Silent History Soundscape & Marketplace
About the Experience
Step into the story of one of America's most influential historic districts.
Echoes of Auburn is an interactive self guided experience that invites visitors to explore the rich history of Auburn Avenue while supporting the small businesses that continue its legacy today.
Upon arrival, guests can check in and receive a pair of silent headphones before beginning a journey through Atlanta's past. (Register on Eventbrite for Free Headphones. $10 at the door)
History Tour
Discover the people, places, and movements that shaped Historic Auburn Avenue and the City of Atlanta.
Atlanta Music Channel
Celebrate Atlanta's culture with a soundtrack featuring music inspired by the city's rich musical legacy.
As you explore the historical exhibits, continue your journey into our community marketplace featuring:
• Atlanta makers and artisans
• Handmade gifts and souvenirs
• Apparel and home goods
• Local artists and creatives
• Fresh coffee and beverages
• Food vendors and sweet treats
• Family friendly atmosphere
Whether you're visiting Atlanta for the first time or have called it home your entire life, Echoes of Auburn offers a new way to experience one of the city's most important cultural landmarks.
Event Details
Starts July 2nd
Thursdays through Sundays
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Remerge
340 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Admission is free with registration.
Perfect For
• Families
• Tourists
• History lovers
• School groups
• Community organizations
• Visitors exploring Downtown Atlanta
• World Cup visitors
• Anyone looking for an authentic Atlanta experience
Hosted By
A collaborative activation presented by Remerge and VendorVerse, celebrating history, entrepreneurship, and community through immersive storytelling.
Calling All Small Businesses
Are you a maker, artist, author, apparel brand, food vendor, beverage vendor, or small business owner?
Vendor registration is now open!
Join the VendorVerse community for vending opportunities at Echoes of Auburn and future curated events throughout Atlanta.
Visit MyVendorVerse.com to register and become part of the VendorVerse community.
Hear the Legacy. Meet the Makers. Experience Atlanta.
Agenda
WEEK ONE (July 2 – July 5) Community & Independence
Info: Community & Independence
"Freedom isn't just celebrated. It's built together."
Launch weekend celebrates the spirit of Independence while recognizing the communities that built Sweet Auburn into one of America's most successful Black business districts.
Featured Silent Headphone Story
Building Community After Freedom
The story begins after Emancipation, following formerly enslaved families who established churches, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods that became Sweet Auburn.
Featured stories include:
• Reconstruction
• Auburn Avenue's beginnings
• Black entrepreneurship
• Early churches
WEEK TWO (July 9 – July 12) Black Wall Street
Info: Black Wall Street
"Where business built a movement."
This weekend celebrates the entrepreneurs, bankers, educators and visionaries that made Auburn Avenue known as "The Richest Negro Street in America."
Featured Silent Headphone Story
The rise of Black Wall Street in Atlanta.
Featured stories include:
John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta Life Insurance
Citizen Trust Bank
The Atlanta Daily World
Paschal's
The Royal Peacock
Black-owned banks
Black wealth
Business ownership
Economic empowerment
WEEK THREE (July 16 – July 19) Beauty, Innovation & Legacy
Info: Beauty, Innovation & Legacy
"Dream big. Build boldly."
Celebrating the innovators, creators and entrepreneurs who changed history.
Featured Silent Headphone Story
Women entrepreneurs.
Innovation.
Black inventors.
Atlanta's creative economy.
Featured stories include
Madam C.J. Walker
Beauty culture
Hair care pioneers
Black publishing
Fashion
Innovation
Women in business
WEEK FOUR (July 23 – July 26) A Movement Begins
Info: A Movement Begins
"Ordinary people creating extraordinary change."
This weekend focuses on the Civil Rights Movement that forever changed America.
Featured Silent Headphone Story
Martin Luther King Jr.
Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Student movements.
Peaceful protest.
The Atlanta Student Movement.
SNCC.
John Lewis.
Historic demonstrations.
Hope.
Justice.
Reconciliation.
WEEK FIVE (July 30 – August 2) Echoes of Tomorrow
Info: Echoes of Tomorrow
"Honoring the past. Creating what's next."
The closing celebration connects Auburn Avenue's incredible history with today's creators and tomorrow's leaders.
Featured Silent Headphone Story
Present day Auburn Avenue.
Community revitalization.
Remerge's mission as an agent of reconciliation.
Small businesses shaping Atlanta's future.
Young entrepreneurs.
Creative economy.
What's next for Sweet Auburn.
Where is it happening?
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