Field Notes

The Juneteenth Storytelling Festival featured former students and alumni of the Bruce Street School sharing oral histories with the community about the historic schoolhouse. The community once again reunited at […]

As the first Queer Black Director of the NHA, Cosby has prioritized inclusivity and LGBTQ-friendly events and programming. Arabia Mountain has always held a special place in Revonda Cosby’s heart. […]

Mary Wade’s Grave is nearly 150 years old and recent research into her genealogy connected long-lost family relatives. Who’s been leaving flowers at the historic grave of Mary Wade? This […]

More than 50 people attended the first-of-its-kind Arabia Alliance Community Archaeology Day, including Bruce Street School alums and nearby residents. The afternoon of Sunday, May 28 was a busy one […]

The Arabia Alliance’s inaugural spring Pedal The PATH Bike Challenge had 50 registrants, including 16 people who completed either 15 or 30 miles of trail! The 30 Mile Challenge There’s […]

Junior Ranger Day roared back; fruit trees were planted on Bruce Street; and famous author/advocate Audrey Peterman spoke in Stonecrest. Earth Day was a very big day at Arabia Mountain […]

From April 17-20, NHAs from across the country met in Muscle Shoals NHA in northern Alabama for an annual Spring Meeting. Alabama never looked so sweet! About 280 miles northwest […]

Held on March 30th, the Capital Campaign raised $1,450 in a single day and brought together community members from across the National Heritage Area. On the last day of March, […]

From early December to late February, AWARE staff and volunteers tried to save a badly injured bald eagle found at Panola Mountain. Early Sunday morning on December 4th, Scott Lange, […]

For a decade, Alisa Waxman has volunteered her time to maintain, expand and create new equine riding experiences throughout South Rockdale Community Park. For as long as she can remember, […]

The Arabia Alliance introduced a new walking series celebrating Women’s History Month and it was a big hit! Women, get your walk on! In celebration of Women’s History Month throughout […]

One of Lithonia’s most influential mayors reflects on her life and times in office. Lithonia’s first Black female mayor Marcia Glenn Hunter still remembers when her hometown was segregated and […]