July 24th, 2026 | 6:30pm - 9pm
50th Anniversary Celebration at the Georgia Aquarium
Trumans from across the SE and country will gather for an evening reception in the Beluga Whale Habitat at the nation’s largest Aquarium.
Families are welcome!
July 24th, 2026
Atlanta Anniversary 2026
Celebrate the 50 years of Truman Scholars with fellow Trumans, friends, and family at the nation’s largest aquarium! This is a first of its kind gathering to bring together Trumans from across the Southeast and the broader United States for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and yummy eats, all with special access to the Beluga Whale Habitat!
Welcome Drinks, Bites & Beluga Photo Op
6:30PM - 8:00PMCommunity Toasts
8:00PM More Drinks, Bites & Celebration
8:00PM - 9:00PMGetting Here & Where to Stay
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HOTELS
There are ample hotels around the Centennial Park District neighborhood, all within easy walking distance of the Aquarium. For your convenience, we have negotiated discounted rates at:
Aloft Atlanta Downtown - $169
AIRBNBThere are ample entire homes and private rooms available nearby — and we've heard some Truman cohorts are planning their own class house for the festivities Friday night!
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FROM ATL AIRPORT
MARTA Rail (Recommended — ~$2.50, ~20 min)
Take the Red or Gold Line train from the Airport Station (located near Baggage Claim — no transfer needed). Ride northbound to Peachtree Center Station, then walk ~15 minutes to the Aquarium, or exit at Civic Center Station for a slightly shorter walk. Trains run every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends.Rideshare (Uber/Lyft — ~$30–45, ~15 min)
Rideshare pickup is available in the Ground Transportation area of the terminal. The trip covers approximately 10.8 miles to 225 Baker St NW.FROM WITHIN ATLANTA
MARTA Rail
The Georgia Aquarium is walkable (10–15 min) from three stations:Peachtree Center Station (Red/Gold Lines) — ~15 min walk south toward Baker St NW
Civic Center Station (Red/Gold Lines) — ~12 min walk
Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station (Blue/Green Lines) — ~10 min walk
MARTA Bus
Bus Route 32 stops near the Aquarium, accessible from Five Points Station and the Civic Center bus station.Rideshare
Use Uber or Lyft for door-to-door service directly to 225 Baker St NW.
From within AtlantaPARKING
Aquarium Garage
Complimentary parking is available in the Georgia Aquarium Parking Garage (225 Baker St NW). Enter from Baker Street or Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Make it a Reunion!
Many cohorts are planning to gather as a pop-up reunion for those who are in the Southeast as well as those traveling in for the event. If you are planning to celebrate as a cohort, please do let Jeffrey Reppucci know at jeffrey.reppucci@friendsoftruman.org to discuss some of the fun extras we have planned!