Aug 3, 2020
Speedway and Stockcars
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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Aug 3, 2020
Is the National Heritage Area Open?
COVID-19 has impacted parks and sites throughout the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Check out our answers to all of your questions below! What’s open, and what’s closed? Atlanta...
Jul 22, 2020
Outdoors for All: An Interview with Latinxhikers Co-Founder Luz Lituma
Latinxhikers hike participants on top of Arabia Mountain. Photo: Chris Restrepo. Latinxhikers is an organization devoted to diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. We sat down with Co-Founder Luz...
Jul 16, 2020
Swingin’ and Singin’: The Music of 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...
Jul 16, 2020
Family Photography at Arabia Mountain
Photo by Kristina Sv Photography (@kristinasvphotography). Thanks Kristina! Are you a professional photographer looking for great photo sites, or a family wanting to get photos to remember? Arabia...
Jul 2, 2020
From B. B. King to Beauty Queens
At a dirt-floored dance hall far from the bustling streets of Atlanta, people raced, reveled and made merry. This place was the Lithonia Speedway and the accompanying Country Club, tucked...
Jul 2, 2020
National Park Sites in Atlanta and Beyond
Summer is here, and the outdoors have proven to be a safe place to get out of the house and take a breath of fresh air, even in the midst...
Jul 1, 2020
Is Arabia Mountain Open?
Cover photo from @ladyphotosmith on Instagram. COVID-19 has impacted parks and sites throughout the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Check out our answers to all of your questions below!...
Jun 25, 2020
Volunteering at Flat Rock Archives
On Juneteenth, we joined Flat Rock Archives Co-Founder and President Johnny Waits for a virtual tour of the Flat Rock Historic Cemetery. Flat Rock is one of the oldest Black...
Jun 18, 2020
Celebrating Juneteenth
Above: The Board of the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance at Vaughters’ Farm. (Please note that this photo was taken prior to social distancing requirements.) In 2020, the celebration of...
Jun 15, 2020
History Harvest: Lyon Family
History Harvest update! Thanks to Penny Thomas, we can share historic photos of members of the Lyon Family. The Lyons owned one of the first (and, today, oldest) homesteads in...
Jun 11, 2020
Behind the Scenes: Flat Rock Video Shoot
We’ve been working on some videos about the Flat Rock Archives (forthcoming). While we’re getting the final videos ready, here’s a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of the video shoot!...