Millennium Gate Museum

In February of 1871, Jefferson Franklin Long, the first Black congressman from Georgia, became the first Black congressman to speak on the floor of the House of Representatives. He spoke out against a bill that would modify the loyalty oath that congressmen are required to take so that former Confederates could pledge it, as well denouncing the terrorists groups, including but not limited to the Ku Klux Klan, that tried to suppress the Black vote.

How much do you really know about James Oglethorpe, Chief Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove?

These three leaders played a vital role in the founding of Georgia—through diplomacy, cooperation, and cultural understanding—yet their stories are often only briefly told.

Come learn who they were, how they worked together, and why their legacy still matters today at the museum. 🏛️📜

Many people see a beautiful arch—but there’s so much more here.

Behind the stone and skyline views is Millennium Gate Museum, a Georgia history museum dedicated to telling the full story of our state: its people, ideas, achievements, and impact on the world.

Come for the architecture. Stay for the history. Discover why we’re more than just a pretty arch. 🏛️🌿

Step into the story of Georgia’s beginnings at the Millennium Gate Museum and meet Chief Tomochichi—the Yamacraw leader whose wisdom, diplomacy, and vision helped shape the future of the colony of Georgia. 🌿

A trusted ally to James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi believed in cooperation over conflict and played a crucial role in forging peaceful relationships between Native peoples and English settlers. His legacy reminds us that understanding and leadership can change the course of history.

Come experience this powerful story in person and learn about the man who helped lay the foundations of Georgia.
📍 Visit us at the Millennium Gate Museum and walk through history.