Author Robert S. Davis: "Civil War Atlanta"

As a part of annual BATL commemoration of the historic Battle of Atlanta, historian Bob Davis will tell the story of the devastation that befell Atlanta, the Union occupation, and how the "Gate City" was reborn from the ashes.   Mr. Davis will highlight his newest book "Civil War Atlanta."  Plus, the author will give an advance peek at his latest research on the controversial Provost of Confederate Atlanta, George Washington Lee.

Other commemorative 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.