View the collections and hear the stories of the Flat Rock Community.

The Flat Rock African American community is situated within the landscape located in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Here you will find several locations that hold the stories of this important community.

The heart of Flat Rock is the historic home of T. A. Bryant, Sr.  Built in 1917, the Bryant homestead was donated by Rev. T.A. Bryant, Jr. as a means to preserve the African American experience and educate visitors of the importance and perseverance of this community. Today, the Bryant Homestead is home to records and artifacts from throughout the Flat Rock Community’s 150+ year history.

A tombstone in the historic Flat Rock cemetery.

Guided Tours

Take a guided tour through DeKalb County’s history, a story of resilience and ingenuity that stretches from before the Civil War to the present day. Join Patricia Bryant, descendant of one of DeKalb County’s oldest families, as you explore. Patricia guides visitors through a history of the traditionally African American community, stopping at historic sites including the Lyon Farm, historic Flat Rock Church site, and the Flat Rock African American Historical Cemetery (which was used from the days of slavery into the 1950s).