ATLANTA, GA – On July 4, 1925, Atlanta native Margaret Mitchell married John Marsh.  That same day, the newlyweds moved into a small apartment on Crescent Avenue, near Peachtree and Tenth Streets.

Today, the Margaret Mitchell House, birthplace of the Pulitzer-Prize winning novel Gone With the Wind, is a designated city landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a popular tourist destination, and home to the award-winning Literary Center at the Margaret Mitchell House.

On July 4 and 5, 2009, a new visitor experience debuts at the Margaret Mitchell House.  Guests will enjoy free admission to the Margaret Mitchell House on both days for a special Fourth of July weekend celebration featuring tours of Mitchell’s apartment; new exhibitions exploring Mitchell’s life, her novel, and the popular film adaptation; hand-cranked ice cream; period dancing; croquet and other period games; Gone With the Wind trivia and prizes; a living history performance of Mitchell’s newspaper career; face painting; and arts and crafts.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Mary Mac’s Tea Room. 

For more information, visit MargaretMitchellHouse.com or call 404-249-7015.