Historic Sites

Discover the Lithonia Speedway
Feb 14, 2022
Discover the Lithonia Speedway

The roar of engines and the screams of excited fans filled the air at the Lithonia Speedway, a dirt track where drivers raced and people made merry just north of...

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Discover the Lithonia Country Club
Feb 7, 2022
Discover the Lithonia Country Club

The Lithonia Country Club, now gone, was an important part of African-American life in the Atlanta area during of the 20th century. This music venue and gathering place hosted musicians...

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Join us for Black History Month
Feb 1, 2022
Join us for Black History Month

Black history is the history of the National Heritage Area. Stories of African-American communities – tales of resilience, ingenuity, and perseverance – play a central role in the ongoing...

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Things to Do in Lithonia
Nov 19, 2021
Things to Do in Lithonia

Have you visited historic Lithonia? Once the granite capital of the world, this small southern city is situated at the northern end of the National Heritage Area and offers a...

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