Here are 6 Black History Month events to anticipate in Metro Atlanta

The outdoor deck of The King Center is displayed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, 2023, in Atlanta, Ga. The King Center is one of many sites available to Atlanta residents and visitors for Black History Month. (Kenny Murry/WABE)

As the hub for the Civil Rights Movement and a mecca for Black-owned businesses and talent, Atlanta has much to offer residents and tourists all throughout the month of February. Here are six attractions to look for.

Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights Tour

The tour, listed at $69 per adult and $60 per child, gives visitors a traveling tour througt some of Atlanta’s key landmarks and neighborhoods related to Black history. Scheduled locations include the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Park, Atlanta University Center and the Historic Sweet Auburn District.

All tours meet at the Atlanta Marriot Marquis and are available twice per day, at 9:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. respectively.

The original location for Ebenezer Baptist Church, used for services before the congregations move to the Horizons Center sanctuary in 1999. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)