February is Black History Month, which means that schools and families will be learning all about the history of the civil rights movement and the accomplishments of African-American scientists, inventors, civil rights leaders and more.Atlanta’s history is jam-packed with prominent figures, and artists from all corners have built monuments dedicated to their accomplishments.
Atlanta houses gorgeous works inspired by the struggle for civil rights with a variety in genres – from reliefs to humongous copper statues.
The installations in this list are all public art, meaning that they are free to view and placed in accessible areas of the city. The installations mostly display plaques and dedications which provide historical context to the installations themselves. In addition, many of these plaques are in areas easily accessible for families and field trips, and attractions nearby such as restaurants can make this tour one for the whole family to remember.
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