Event Details
Mt. Zion Community Exhibit - DeKalb History Center
May 31, 2010 - June 04, 2010
The DeKalb History Center opens a new Temporary Exhibit on the historic Mt. Zion Community. This project has been the focus of students from the Arbor Montessori School for several years and builds on their work and oral interviews from community residents. The DeKalb History Center also received assistance from Commissioner Jeff Rader to conduct research in the community.
The Mt. Zion community is a small African-American enclave located on the northeast side of LaVista Road, and was settled in the 1800s. During the 20th century, the community changed from family farms to a suburban landscape which caused a large portion of the population to move away. However, the community remained close-knit during these times of change and retains its cultural heritage today.
The exhibit includes research from the Montessori students on areas of interest including everyday life, employment, education and architecture. It also features historic photographs from the community, artifacts from farming and daily life and items from the DHC permanent collections.
Opening reception:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
From 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Old Courthouse on the Square, First Floor
101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
The Mt. Zion Community Exhibit will open to the public free of charge.
March 3 to June 11, Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Collecting, preserving and sharing the history of DeKalb County
The Mt. Zion community is a small African-American enclave located on the northeast side of LaVista Road, and was settled in the 1800s. During the 20th century, the community changed from family farms to a suburban landscape which caused a large portion of the population to move away. However, the community remained close-knit during these times of change and retains its cultural heritage today.
The exhibit includes research from the Montessori students on areas of interest including everyday life, employment, education and architecture. It also features historic photographs from the community, artifacts from farming and daily life and items from the DHC permanent collections.
Opening reception:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
From 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Old Courthouse on the Square, First Floor
101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
The Mt. Zion Community Exhibit will open to the public free of charge.
March 3 to June 11, Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Collecting, preserving and sharing the history of DeKalb County