Author Wendy Venet: "Sam Richard's Civil War Diary"

As the kick-off event of the Battle of Atlanta Commemoration, Author and Georgia State professor Wendy Venet will take the audience on an up close and personal tour of Civil War Atlanta through the eyes and words of a merchant who was on the scene in the middle of downtown.  The revealing book documents life during and after the war, from routine daily events, religious observances and business dealings, to personal tragedies, the worsening conditions of the war up to and including the Union siege in 1864.

Other events during the week of July 12-17 include a Gala Dinner and tour of the East Lake Golf Club, a 5K run, Van and Walking Tours, a re-creation of the Frontlines with Living History Soldiers, a Historic Music Concert, a chance to “Meet Abe Lincoln”, Civil War to Civil Rights Living History, Author presentations and more.