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DeKalb History Center
Museum|Historic Site
About
The DeKalb History Center occupies the Historic DeKalb Courthouse on the Decatur square and has operated as a museum since 1983, preserving and presenting the history of DeKalb County through exhibits, lectures, walking tours, and archival research. Current exhibits include “Together: A Community Celebration of Our Shared History” and a bicentennial retrospective, “200 Years of DeKalb County.”
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Parking
Metered street parking and three nearby decks; members get discounted rates at One West Court Square Garage. Decatur MARTA station is a short walk.
Hours
Exhibit galleries keep shorter hours than the administrative office — check ahead, especially for Saturday visits.