Mar 1, 2024
Nature Adventure Play
Families, come to Davidson-Arabia Mountain’s Nature Center as we explore the park. This program is designed for kids aged 3-6. Kids (and parents!) are encouraged to pick up sticks, splash...
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Mar 1, 2024
Nature Adventure Play
Families, come to Davidson-Arabia Mountain’s Nature Center as we explore the park. This program is designed for kids aged 3-6. Kids (and parents!) are encouraged to pick up sticks, splash...
Feb 29, 2024
People Protect Places—Leave No Trace
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...
Feb 29, 2024
The Inaugural Bruce Street School Brunch Gala In Photos
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,...
Feb 27, 2024
Habitat Restoration Workday At Lyon Farm
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...
Feb 2, 2024
Black History—Frances Branham, Dedicated Bruce Street School Teacher
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...
Feb 2, 2024
Book Reading And Signing With DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond
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,...
Feb 1, 2024
RESCHEDULED Horace King Bridge Builder – History Walk and Sign Dedication
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...
Jan 25, 2024
Arabia Alliance Goes To Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Arabia Alliance team members visited Sapelo Island and Harris Neck along the Georgia coast where Gullah Geechee communities are under multiple threats. Most coastlines these days are pretty well...
Sep 29, 2023
Never Before Told: Father Methodius Recalls Civil Rights Past And Meeting Dr. King
The 95-year-old monk at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit has led a fascinating life, including serving in WWII and marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sixty years ago,...
Apr 10, 2023
The Bruce Street School Capital Campaign Begins With A Bang
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,...
Feb 2, 2023
Black History – Profiles of Leaders in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Tyrone Burkette: The Trailblazer Behind Many of the Heritage Area’s Most Popular Hikes and Soft Trails. Tyrone Burkette started volunteering as a trail guide around Arabia Mountain in 2001. More...