Before it was a State Park and National Natural Landmark, some locals used the remoteness of Panola Mountain to make moonshine. Panola Mountain State Park is known for its pristine...
With warmer weather, it’s important to remember the delicateness of the Heritage Area’s environments, and how its on visitors to help protect Arabia Mountain and beyond. Did you know that...
The Bruce Street School Brunch Gala sold 75 tickets and raised nearly $7,500 for the historic schoolhouse’s revitalization. Preservation never looked so good! On the morning of February 17,...
Local histories abound with larger-than-life figures and fascinating tales. Enjoy this personal testimony about Frances Branham who taught at Bruce Street School for years. The Living Past The...
Please join the Arabia Alliance on Tuesday, March 5 at 10am at the historic Lithonia Woman’s Club for a reading by Michael L. Thurmond from his new book: James Oglethorpe,...
Due to rain, this event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 12! Horace King was a master bridge builder and Freeman in the Antebellum South. Meet us at Murphy-Candler Trailhead...
Help us continue the clean up at the Bruce Street School Ruins. We invite you on this Valentine’s Day to Love a little on Bruce Street! Join the Arabia Mountain...
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at Lyon Farm. Connect with Birds Georgia staff to learn the importance of native plants and habitats for birds and other wildlife. Birds...
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at Lyon Farm. Connect with Birds Georgia staff to learn the importance of native plants and habitats for birds and other wildlife. Birds...
Ada Anderson’s name may not appear in history books but she fed a generation of Lithonia school children and inspired many more with her recipes and generosity. Many history books...
From bondage to the “Bridge Builder King,” Horace King’s life as a Black man in the Deep South defied all odds and became the stuff of legends. Born into enslavement...
Following Emancipation, members of the Flat Rock community had to navigate the rise of Jim Crow and deal with the harsh presence of segregation in daily life. Some left and...