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Tour of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With The Wind in Atlanta

Tour of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With The Wind in Atlanta

United States-Georgia , Atlanta
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  • Book this guided tour now to see important Atlanta locations related to Margaret Mitchell's Gone With The Wind novel!
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-What you can expect-
Follow in the footsteps of Margaret Mitchell, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of the classic American novel Gone With The Wind, during this themed guided tour!

**Stops on your tour will include:**


- The Margaret Mitchell House (temporarily closed due to COVID-19) - the apartment where the Pulitzer-Prize winning author lived and wrote Gone With The Wind. If closed, you will visit the Gone With the Wind Museum in Marietta and its extensive collection of memorabilia from the book and film
- The Georgian Terrace - the historic hotel where the film's premiere party was held in 1939
- Inman Park - site of the Battle of Atlanta, featured prominently in the novel. The neighborhood now contains some of Atlanta's grandest Victorian homes
- Oakland Cemetery - the garden cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of Civil War soldiers as well as Margaret Mitchell and her family
- Peachtree Street - visit the location on Atlanta's major thoroughfare where Margaret Mitchell met her untimely death
- Ansley Park - tour the historic, tree-lined neighborhood where Margaret Mitchell was born

Purchase Notice

Duration: Lasts up to 3 hours

Reminders

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time

  • Meeting point description: You can be picked up from any location within the Atlanta, Georgia city limits. Otherwise, you can meet at the Martin Luther King Historic site parking lot at 409 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE. You will need to coordinate your pickup or meeting point with the tour operator after purchase.

  • Please add your telephone number at checkout for the local provider to contact you and coordinate the pickup

  • This tour is not suitable for young children

  • This tour runs rain or shine but will be adjusted for inclement weather

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How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Validity Period

  • The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

FAQ

1. What aspects of Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' are considered controversial?

Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' faces controversy primarily for its romanticized depiction of the antebellum South and the Confederacy, often glossing over the brutality of slavery. Critics point to its portrayal of Black characters through racial stereotypes and its nostalgic view of a society built on oppression. These elements contribute to ongoing debates about the novel's historical accuracy and cultural impact.

2. Were any scenes from 'Gone With The Wind' filmed directly in Atlanta?

Despite its strong connection to Atlanta, the iconic film 'Gone With The Wind' was not actually filmed there. The majority of the movie was shot in Hollywood, primarily at David O. Selznick's studios in Culver City, California. The production recreated the historical Atlanta settings using elaborate sets and backdrops in Hollywood.

3. What is the fictional distance between Tara and Atlanta as depicted in 'Gone With The Wind'?

In Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind', the fictional plantation Tara is depicted as being approximately 20 miles south of Atlanta. This distance places Tara in what would have been rural Clayton County, allowing it to be a distinct entity from the rapidly growing city of Atlanta during the Civil War era.

4. What public transportation options are available for navigating Atlanta to reach the starting point of the 'Gone With The Wind' tour?

Atlanta offers MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) as its primary public transportation system, comprising both rail and bus services. Visitors can use MARTA trains to reach downtown or midtown areas, which are common starting points for tours. From various MARTA stations, local bus routes or ride-sharing services can connect you to specific tour meeting locations within Atlanta.

5. Is the historical setting of Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' novel located in Georgia?

Yes, the historical setting of Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' novel is definitively located in the state of Georgia. The story unfolds primarily in and around Atlanta and the fictional Tara plantation in Clayton County, portraying the events of the American Civil War and the subsequent Reconstruction era from a Southern perspective.

6. How does Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' maintain its cultural significance in Atlanta?

Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' maintains significant cultural relevance in Atlanta as a cornerstone of the city's literary heritage and a major tourist draw. Its impact is seen in historical sites like the Margaret Mitchell House, museums dedicated to the Civil War, and various tours that explore locations connected to the novel's themes and the author's life, keeping its story and its controversies alive in public discourse.

7. What specific 'Gone With The Wind'-related sites can be visited on a guided tour in Atlanta?

A guided tour in Atlanta focused on 'Gone With The Wind' typically includes important sites related to Margaret Mitchell and the historical context of the novel. These may include the Margaret Mitchell House, where she wrote the book, and sections of the Atlanta History Center that feature exhibits on the Civil War and Atlanta's past. Tours often highlight areas that played a role in the novel's depiction of the city during the war and Reconstruction era.

8. What historical period in Georgia does Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' novel depict?

Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' novel meticulously depicts the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and its immediate aftermath, the Reconstruction era, in Georgia. The narrative spans from 1861, just before the war's outbreak, through the devastation of the conflict, and concludes around 1873, showcasing the radical societal and economic changes faced by Georgians.

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