Walking Tour: Women's Stories in Downtown Atlanta
Join MODA and Amy Durrell of History Afoot Atlanta for an inspiring guided walking tour celebrating the contributions of women in Downtown Atlanta and seeing the way design reflects the changing lives of women. Discover how their presence influenced our city’s architecture and public life.
As we stroll through historic streets, hear compelling stories from the early 20th century, featuring courageous Black women from the Civil Rights Movement and white women who broke barriers to support their families. Learn about the trailblazers who shaped politics long before gaining the right to vote.
What to Expect:
- Explore iconic sites and uncover women's legacies in Downtown Atlanta on a tour tailored just for MODA.
- Gain insights from local historian Amy Durrell and connect with fellow design enthusiasts.
- Enjoy a leisurely 90-minute walk on paved terrain, rain or shine.
- Receive meetup details in your confirmation email.
Don’t miss this chance to walk through history and enrich your understanding of shared stories!
Here are the details you’ll need to know!
Know Before You Go:
- When, Where to Meet and Directions:
- See your confirmation email for where to meet!
- Weather:
- Tours proceed rain or shine so please come ready for a walk and the weather.
- What to Wear & What to Bring:
- We are going to be doing a city walk, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- We won’t be walking fast and will cover only a little more than a mile.
- A bottle of water, and quick snacks for fuel.
- Umbrella or Raincoat. Layered clothing.
- Duration & Terrain:
- We typically spend about 90-120 minutes on a walk.
- Paved, indoor and outdoor
- Accessibility:
- Contact Amy Durrell, History Afoot Atlanta at Amy@HistoryAfootAtlanta.com
- We will be using public streets and sidewalks, with options for using curb cuts as needed. And the guide will use amplification to better enable hearing. Please contact us if you have any accommodations that would make our time more enjoyable for you. For example, limited sight, difficulty hearing or mobility challenges. We want to welcome everyone.
- Questions:
- Contact Felicia E. Gail, MODA’s Public Programming & Membership Manager
About Amy Durrell & History Afoot Atlanta:
Amy Durrell approaches history by examining landscapes to understand past lifestyles. Since starting a job in the Candler Building in 1986, she has explored Atlanta's history and led walking and biking tours since 1987. Her interests include residential stories, the origins of Civil Rights activism, and women's contributions in the city. With a Master of Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University, Amy focuses on Georgia's narratives and researches the history of rural schools, including oral histories from Black students in 1940s Putnam County.
History Afoot Atlanta offers historian-led walking tours that highlight the connections between past and present. Our engaging tours expand Atlanta's narratives, fostering conversations about the diverse individuals who shaped the city.
Registration
$35 | $25 for MODA Members
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Accessibility: Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Contact Amy Durrell, History Afoot Atlanta at Amy@HistoryAfootAtlanta.com We will be using public streets and sidewalks, with options for using curb cuts as needed. And the guide will use amplification to better enable hearing. Please contact us if you have any accommodations that would make our time more enjoyable for you. For example, limited sight, difficulty hearing or mobility challenges. We want to welcome everyone.
Cancellation Policy: MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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