The Wren’s Nest is the former home of Joel Chandler Harris author of the famous Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit tales. Harris lived in this Queen Anne Victorian home from 1881 to 1908 and penned many of the timeless stories on the front porch. Touring the Wren’s Nest will allow you to step back in time and enjoy a house tour.
This site is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Event Details
Saturday, March 7, 2015
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Free
This event is partially accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. For questions call 404-688-3353.
This event is appropriate for young preservationists over 10 years of age.
Venue Information
Wren’s Nest
Area of City: Southwest of Downtown
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Parking is available in the gravel drive on the western side of the house.
Map Link
Preservation Partner
Wren’s Nest
By preserving the legacy of Joel Chandler Harris and the heritage of African American folklore through storytelling, tours, and student publishing, the Wren’s Nest serves as an educational resource for the community, the greater Atlanta area and visitors from around the globe.
About Phoenix Flies
The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites is returning for a 12th year! Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the City’s culture and economy. The Phoenix Flies Celebration provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen these assets to the benefit of all.
The Atlanta Preservation Center is the City’s private non-profit preservation organization. It was founded in 1979 to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.
Preserving the past and serving the future since 1884, Westview Cemetery’s self-guided, small-group and bicycle tours offer ample opportunities to explore the final resting place of many important Atlantans, as well as visit sites such as the Battle of Ezra Church and the beautiful Mausoleum and Abbey Chapel.
Event Details
Daily, Saturday, March 7, 2015 through Saturday, March 21, 2015
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free
This event is appropriate for young preservationists over 10 years of age.
Venue Information
Westview Cemetery
Area of City: Southwest of Downtown
1680 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Map Link
Preservation Partner
Westview
Westview Cemetery is one of the largest non-profit cemeteries in the United States and the largest in the Southeast. Since 1884, Westview Cemetery has been proud to serve Atlanta and surrounding communities with dignity, beauty and heritage, while endeavoring to provide services that are within economic reach of all who seek them.
www.westviewcemetery.com
About Phoenix Flies
The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites is returning for a 12th year! Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the City’s culture and economy. The Phoenix Flies Celebration provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen these assets to the benefit of all.
The Atlanta Preservation Center is the City’s private non-profit preservation organization. It was founded in 1979 to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.
The Westview Cemetery is celebrating their 130 year anniversary in October 2014. Join them for a series of events that include book release/signing, lectures, tours, and a Halloween bash with the Atlanta History Center on October 30th in the Westview Abbey!
Guided Bus Tours of Grounds
10:00am, 11:15am, 3:00pm
By reservation only at cjulian@westviewcemetery.com, or sign up during open house on October 25th.
Event location: Abbey Mausoleum (arrive 10 min prior to departure)
On Saturday, June 14, 2014, the Atlanta BeltLine hosted the Atlanta BeltLine Annual Bicycle Tour. A full 27-mile loop and a half 16-mile loop were available; Westview received the honor of being a drive-through neighborhood for both tour options. In an effort to put the community’s best foot forward members of the Westview Community Organization came out to greet the visitors…and do some guerrilla advertising for the following weekend’s Westview Summer Solstice Celebration festival.
To view photos of the Atlanta BeltLine Annual Bicycle Tour view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
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On a hot summer day the Park Pride sponsored Community Garden Tour stopped by the Westview Community Garden on South Gordon Street to check out how Westview’s garden is set up. During the whirlwind half hour visit members of the community explained the history of the garden, and that the communal garden was started from seeds in thanks to a grant from Seed Savers Exchange. Before taking off tour members and community members were treated to King of Pop popsicles.
To view photos of the Park Pride Community Garden Tour view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
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Tour de SWAT was the first annual bike and history tour through seven historic southwest Atlanta neighborhoods. The 13-mile tour included visits to historic renovated houses, city parks and other cultural attractions, as well as guided history lessons and refreshment stops while cruising through Pittsburgh, Capitol View Manor, Capitol View, Oakland City, Westview, West End, and Adair Park.
In Westview the biker’s stopped at a neighbor’s house on Rogers Avenue and for a bite to eat at The Big Apple Inn.
To view photos of shots from Westview (and a group shot in West End) check out the photo gallery below, or to see additional photos from other neighborhoods visit the Westview Facebook page.
Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine
Introduction to FitWit: Sixty-minute boot camp style workout.
Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine
Introduction to FitWit: Sixty-minute boot camp style workout.
Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine
Introduction to FitWit: Sixty-minute boot camp style workout.
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