DeKalb History Center

Grab your cowboy hats and boots for an evening of delicious food, dancing, and a rootin’ tootin’ good time. 🤠

This year’s party will feature mouthwatering food from seven of our preferred caterers, an open bar with themed cocktails, and of course your chance to bid and win an array of goodies from local businesses. We will be holding a Best Dressed contest, so bring your glitziest western garb and saddle up for some friendly competition.

We are currently accepting silent auction donations - please consider donating! More info here: https://dekalbhistory.org/programs/kick-up-your-boots-for-history-and-silent-auction/

The event will be held Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 pm.
Tickets coming soon!

Our exhibit, Home: The United Methodist Children’s Home, will be closing Monday, August 24th. The last day to view it will be Saturday, August 22nd. Be sure to check it out before it's gone!

The exhibit explores the United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) through historic and contemporary photographs and first hand oral histories from past residents, employees, and volunteers. This fascinating history was documented through interviews and photography by Beate Sass with interview assistance from Moira Bucciarelli.

Standing as a beacon of hope for children and families for 152 years, the United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) served as a place countless people called Home. Founded in 1871 in Norcross, Georgia, the Children’s Home was created to give children abandoned in the aftermath of the Civil War a place to be cared for. In 1877, the Home moved to Decatur and remained there until 2017.

Exhibit hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, and Saturdays 10am - 2pm.

https://dekalbhistory.org/exhibits/home-the-united-methodist-childrens-home/

We hope to see you at one of these upcoming programs!

Decatur Architecture Walking Tour: Decatur Mid-Century
Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm
This is a ticketed tour. Limited spots available.

Show & Tell Happy Hour
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm
Free to attend!

Decatur Architecture Walking Tour: Historical/Revival Styles
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 pm
This is a ticketed tour. Limited spots available.

Creative Writing Workshop: Sit, Sip, and Write
Wednesday, July 29 at 6:00 pm
This is a ticketed workshop. Limited seats available.

Find more info here: https://dekalbhistory.org/public-programs-dekalb-history-center/