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Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, Atlanta, Georgia

 
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Distance from city center: 10.3mi
evike14's pictureby evike14 History & Culture travel tip
added on the 28th of August, 2010
If you are a fan of Gone with the Wind, the best known literature classic about the South, you really shouldn't miss the home of author Margaret Mitchell, the very place where she wrote her masterpiece.

The house itself is a turn-of-the century, three-story, Tudor Revival building, where Margaret Mitchell moved into in 1925. 'The Dump', as the author affectionately called her home, displays exhibitions about her life and the movie version of her book.

The house is one of the most treasured an emblematic landmarks of Atlanta, as well as a literary center and special events venue.The admission fee includes guided tours, free parking, and access to the exhibitions, Margaret Mitchell: A Passion for Character and The Making of a Film Legend: Gone With the WInd.

Address:
990 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

Price:
Adults: $13
Seniors (65 and older): $10
Students (13 and older): $10
Children (4-12): $8.50

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, Noon – 5:30 PM

On the web:
http://www.margaretmitchellhouse.com/

 
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