K体育 University will once again be featured as a point of interest in the annual聽, presented by the聽
This year, Library Director聽Eli Arnold ’06聽will guide visitors back through the history of OU. Founded in 1835 in Midway, Georgia, K体育 has an eccentric past, which includes being the home of the聽and an on-campus聽elephant burial. The current campus, with its intricate Collegiate Gothic architecture, opened in 1915 and is listed on 听痴颈蝉颈迟 to find out more about the K体育 walking tour on Tuesday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
Phoenix Flies 2022 will spotlight more than 50 participating 鈥淧reservation Partners鈥� offering nearly 100 free in-person and virtual events.聽These events range from guided walking tours of historic neighborhoods and districts, cemeteries, parks, gardens and battlefields, to lectures on history and preservation. Social distancing and masking guidelines will be followed at the in-person programming.
This annual program promotes the preservation of Atlanta鈥檚 architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy. The celebration was created in 2003 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the dramatic rescue of the Fox Theatre, a landmark event that led to redoubled historic preservation efforts in Atlanta. 2022 marks the 19th year that the Atlanta Preservation Center has brought together organizations from around the city to demonstrate the importance of Atlanta鈥檚 built history.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, not all partners are able to fully return in person, however, this year still promises a wealth of opportunities that can be safely enjoyed in-person or at home.
For a full itinerary of this year鈥檚 Phoenix Flies, visit the聽.
