The Flat Rock Reunion was a success!!

To say we had an incredible time at the Flat Rock Reunion, which took place on July 22-23, would be an understatement. It was family-oriented, spiritual, loving, and educational. We were so excited to welcome Flat Rock family members in addition to local elected officials and candidates, representatives from Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, and celebrity family members, including Warren Moon, Bobby Wooten, and so many others who came from all areas of the country. Many thanks to our wonderful speakers and Warren Moon, who donated $5000 to the Flat Rock Archive on behalf of the Crescent Moon Foundation - his amazing non-profit organization! 

Many thanks to everyone who loves and supports the Flat Rock Archive and the Flat Rock community!!! We had a great weekend!  

The tent!

The tent!

Family members walking into the Flat Rock Archives

Family members walking into the Flat Rock Archives

Our historic board celebrating the Bryant family

Our historic board celebrating the Bryant family

Invitation to the Flat Rock Reunion!

The Flat Rock Archive’s annual reunion celebrates DeKalb County’s oldest African American families, including the bloodlines of Chris Tucker, Warren Moon, and Willie Gault (all of whom will be present). The reunion will be held on July 22 from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 pm and July 23 at 2:00 pm. Activities include a welcome party, tent luncheon, recognition of family members, and a rededication of the Flat Rock territory.

A Visit to the Flat Rock Cemetery

The history of Flat Rock, Georgia, is not solely contained in archives. The Flat Rock cemetery is a treasure trove of hidden, historic information related to genealogy, southern history, Native American history, African American history, geography, and cartography. Schedule a visit with us, and we will guide you through one of the most unique experiences in Flat Rock! Remember to dress accordingly ... long pants, socks, and close-toed shoes are strongly suggested. 

Believe it or not, this is the headstone belonging to Spencer Bryant - Chris Tucker's grandfather. Many African Americans in the early twentieth century could not afford headstones as we know them today. Many of them used rocks instead! 

Believe it or not, this is the headstone belonging to Spencer Bryant - Chris Tucker's grandfather. Many African Americans in the early twentieth century could not afford headstones as we know them today. Many of them used rocks instead! 

This is the headstone belonging to Andrew Waits. What a large headstone! This was rare for many African Americans during the early and mid-twentieth century. 

This is the headstone belonging to Andrew Waits. What a large headstone! This was rare for many African Americans during the early and mid-twentieth century.