A good place to start is at the APEX Museum, which gives a view of history from an African-American perspective. There is a focus on the origins and introduction of the slave trade. Exhibits explore the contributions of Blacks throughout American history with displays such as “Africa the Untold Story” and “Sweet Auburn Street Pride.” Look for a replica of Yates and Milton Drug Store, one of the city’s first African-American owned businesses.

The African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) Museum highlights African American contributions to culture and society, especially within Georgia. The museum is small, but its scope is broad: its focus goes further back in time than the 20th century’s Civil Rights Movement, covering the history of slavery in the United States. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, too.