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Burns Club Atlanta

1896 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)Clubs and societies in the United StatesCulture of AtlantaGentlemen's clubs in the United StatesOrganizations based in Atlanta
Organizations established in 1896Robert Burns

The Burns Club of Atlanta, officially organized in 1896, is a private social club and literary and cultural society commemorating the works and spirit of the 18th century national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns. In addition to holding monthly meetings, the club has held a Burns supper celebration on the anniversary of Burns' birthday every year since 1898. Club events are held in the Atlanta Burns Cottage, a 1911 replica of poet Robert Burns' birthplace in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. The Cottage has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Burns Cottage since 1983.

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Burns Club Atlanta
Alloway Place Southeast, Atlanta

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