Founded in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. It is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders & most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell & Maynard Jackson.
Now that you have seen where she lived and did a lot of her writing, go visit her final resting place at Oakland Cemetery. Mehr erfahren.
This site was originally home to the Loew's Grand Theater & where the world premiere of Gone With the Wind was held in 1939. The theater burned down in 1978 & the GA Pacific building opened in 1982. Mehr erfahren.
In December of 1939, the hotel hosted the premiere gala of Gone With the Wind. Most of the cast stayed here including Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh. Author Margaret Mitchell is buried in Oakland. Mehr erfahren.
In front of the MARTA entrance you'll find a lamp called the "Eternal Flame of the Confederacy". It is one of the original 50 gas lamps placed around Atlanta in 1855. Another one stands in Oakland.
Wonderful collection of Gone With the Wind memorabilia. Jonesboro has been designated the official home of GWTW because the plantations Mitchell wrote about were inspired by visits to Clayton County. Mehr erfahren.
On Aug 11, 1949, Margaret Mitchell was struck by a car as she & her husband John Marsh crossed Peachtree in front of this building. She was transported to Grady Hospital where she died 5 days later. Mehr erfahren.
The museum opened its doors in 1983 thanks to an extensive collection of memorabilia provided by Dr. Christopher Sullivan. Wonderful collection of original books, costumes from the film, & more! Mehr erfahren.
This theater was opened in 1968 and was originally called Loew's Tara. It was named after Tara Plantation which was the fictional home of Scarlett O'Hara in Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With the Wind'.
On December 14, 1939, this building was used to host the Junior League of Atlanta's "Gone With the Wind Ball". The world premiere of the movie would happen the following night at the Loew's Grand. Mehr erfahren.
Visit the 5th floor to view a special Margaret Mitchell exhibit containing items donated by her husband John Marsh. Visitors can see her personal book collection, typewriter, & even her library card! Mehr erfahren.
This antebellum mansion and grounds were author Margaret Mitchell’s inspiration for Scarlett O’Hara’s family plantation, Tara, in “Gone with the Wind.” (From Aerial America) Mehr erfahren.
A 60-minute tour of the Gone With the Wind Historic District, featuring the "real" stories behind the South's most famous epic romance, including costumed step-on guides.
Bricks from the Loew's Grand Theatre, where "Gone with the Wind" premiered in 1939, were used to build this popular Atlanta restaurant.
