Explore the Herndon Home Museum: Legacy, History, and Black Excellence

Schedule

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

587 University Pl NW | Atlanta, GA

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Explore the legacy of Alonzo Herndon and experience one of Atlanta’s most iconic and beautifully preserved African American landmarks.
About this Event

At the Herndon Home Museum, visitors will explore the historic landscape and architecture of this unique residence while learning about the Herndon family’s legacy and business achievements. The tour will highlight the home's significance as a center of Black wealth in Georgia and its distinction as the only remaining 20th-century African American home museum in the United States.
On-site parking available.

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587 University Pl NW, 587 University Place Northwest, Atlanta, United States

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USD 15.18 to USD 25.85

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