History Afoot Atlanta operates historian-led walking tours that connect the city’s documented past to present-day locations across multiple Atlanta neighborhoods. Current tour routes and thematic programs cover the Beltline, Downtown Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward, and Ponce City Market, with content built around the lives, struggles, and contributions of the people who shaped the city across different eras. Specialized tours dig into focused subject areas, including women’s history in Atlanta and aviation history explored in partnership with the Delta Flight Museum.
The company is led by historians Lisa Flaherty and Amy Durrell, both Georgia State University graduates with backgrounds in public history and Atlanta studies. Tours are built on detailed research, and visitor feedback quoted on the site praises both the energy of the guides and the quality of the underlying historical material. Booking is handled through a FareHarbor online calendar, with tours running on a mixed weekday and weekend schedule. Prospective participants can browse available dates and reserve spots directly through the FareHarbor system on the website.
History Afoot Atlanta has received coverage from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Discover Atlanta, Georgia State University news publications, and the National Council of Public History, placing the company within a network of recognized public history practitioners. The organization partners with community sites including Freedom Park, integrating local civic spaces into the tour experience.
Beyond scheduled tours, the website features a blog section covering Atlanta historical subjects such as the Miller Union story, the history of Five Points, and the development of Whitehall Street. These posts extend the company’s educational mission to readers who are not able to participate in a live walking tour. The range of neighborhoods covered, from the Old Fourth Ward to the Beltline and Ponce City Market, reflects the breadth of Atlanta’s urban history and the company’s capacity to tailor content to different areas of the city. History Afoot Atlanta represents a specialized cultural tourism offering within Atlanta, combining academic rigor with guided in-person exploration for visitors, residents, students, and community groups.
Contact: historyafootatlanta@gmail.com.