Mission Statement
The Flat Rock Archive is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Flat Rock Community and the African-American Slaves and their descendants; and to sharing the experience of rural African-Americans from bygone eras with future generations.
The Archive has received both local and national recognition for its heritage preservation efforts and was featured in the 2006 series of African American Lives with Dr. Henry Louis, Gates Jr. featuring Chris Tucker.
We are proud to be located within the City of Stonecrest, Georgia, just East of Atlanta, Georgia. It is important for us to maintain a positive image within the local community, and we are excited to be part of this growing community.
Co-Founder Rev. T. A. Bryant, Jr. at the Archives
Board Members
Cheryl Moore-Mathis - President
Cheryl Mathis has taken on multiple roles with the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance since 1998, including her current position as the Board Secretary. Her past positions include Chair of the Education Committee for the Arabia Alliance, where she worked to bring an Environmental High School to DeKalb County, now known as Arabia Mountain High School and located in the National Heritage Area. Mathis is an entrepreneur in her own right and has worked in various business development and administrative roles in corporate America throughout her career. Outside of her work with the Arabia Alliance, Cheryl’s current efforts include managing her own mortgage company and serving nonprofits as a business consultant and grant writer, as well as serving her community on the Executive Committee of the Klondike Area Civic Association, Inc
Flat Rock Archive Sponsors
Our Archive sponsors are an exclusive group of committed community leaders who are dedicated to our mission to preserve African-American history in the rural South.
The Flat Rock Archive would like to acknowledge and thank the distinguished organizations below that have demonstrated their invaluable commitment to us through their generous support.
Plan a Visit
A Few Community Members Enjoying a Tour of the Flat Rock Historic Cemetery.
Field Trips
Are you a school, teacher, scout group, home school family or assisted living home? Contact us to book your next field trip. We can customize our tours to fit your curriculum. All ages and groups are welcome.
Individuals
Visit the archive as an individual or family. There are many ways to enjoy the archive on a personal level. You can Sign Up for upcoming volunteer opportunities, plan a Saturday visit, and share your history with us.
Take a Cemetery Tour
Are you interested in touring the Flat Rock Historic Cemetery? Please submit an inquiry and let us know you are interested. We plan tours in the colder months. Visit Find a Grave for a list of interred individuals.