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,...
Preservation with a purpose! Join the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance for brunch and signature mimosas to raise money for the revitalization of the Bruce Street School, the first African...
A Tribute to Black History in DeKalb Featuring Historian, Author and Activist Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Join us for our 16th Annual Black History Month Celebration! Dr. Herman “Skip”...
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...
Stories of lynching, mob violence and Jim Crow-era White Terrorism are part of DeKalb County’s history. The Black American story has been one of triumph, resilience and steadfast hope for...
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Black Dot Cultural Arts Festival –an incredible milestone in our journey of celebrating the vibrant diversity and rich heritage of...
Please join the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance along with Martin Rickles Studio (MRS), and Shades of Green Permaculture for a soil building* and site cleanup event at the Historic Bruce...
Enjoy the Lithonia Market on Main on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from noon to 4pm on Main Street in Downtown Lithonia. This free community event is a great opportunity to shop...
On Monday, July 17, a mysterious geological event occurred at Arabia Mountain that left large cracks in the outcrop. Was that an earthquake that struck Arabia Mountain earlier this week?...
Enjoy the Lithonia Market on Main on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 10am to 3pm at a special location: Bruce Street Park at 2566 Bruce Street. This free community event...
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...