Guided Tour of The Herndon Home

Saturdays, March 24 & 31, 2007
10:00 am, 12 Noon & 2:00 pm

The Herndon Home Foundation is offering guided tours of this National Historic Landmark, which tells the story of Atlanta's first Black millionaire, Alonzo Herndon, who rose from slavery to leadership in business, education, culture and philanthropy. Designed by Herndon, founder of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, and his wife Adrienne McNeil Herndon, a drama teacher at Atlanta University, the 15-room home was built by Black craftsmen in 1910.

Reservations Required, 404-581-9813.

Cost: Free

Directions: 587 University Place NW ­ MAP

MARTA: West rail line to the Vine City Station, then walk on Maple Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Turn right, then turn right at Walnut Street and walk 1 block to the home

Presented by: The Herndon Home 404-581-9813