Oct 3015 likesNew in the archives!We've picked up a collection of scrapbooks from Henderson Mill Elementary School. They range from 1965, when the school first opened, up through the mid-1980s. They are chock-full of historic photos and information about the staff and the school itself. Created by the Henderson Mill Elementary PTA groups of the day. Follow the link to make an appointment to come see them in person! These photos come from the 1965 scrapbook. https://dekalbhistory.org/dekalb-county-archives-research/contact-dhc-archives/Latest
Oct 3015 likesNew in the archives!We've picked up a collection of scrapbooks from Henderson Mill Elementary School. They range from 1965, when the school first opened, up through the mid-1980s. They are chock-full of historic photos and information about the staff and the school itself. Created by the Henderson Mill Elementary PTA groups of the day. Follow the link to make an appointment to come see them in person! These photos come from the 1965 scrapbook. https://dekalbhistory.org/dekalb-county-archives-research/contact-dhc-archives/
Yes, This Was Once the Original BabyLand General Clinic.♥ 40 · Jun 15
Tomorrow, 6:30 PM !♥ 25 · Sep 10
Grab your cowboy hats and boots for an evening of delicious food, dancing…♥ 23 · Jul 10
The Decatur Architecture Tour is back this year with a twist!♥ 23 · Apr 30
Who else spent their summers in the library?♥ 21 · May 19
We recently interviewed retired Brigadier General Dix and his wife, Mrs.♥ 21 · May 17
Yes, This Was Once the Original BabyLand General Clinic.
♥ 40 · Jun 15
Tomorrow, 6:30 PM !
♥ 25 · Sep 10
Grab your cowboy hats and boots for an evening of delicious food, dancing…
♥ 23 · Jul 10
The Decatur Architecture Tour is back this year with a twist!
♥ 23 · Apr 30
Who else spent their summers in the library?
♥ 21 · May 19
We recently interviewed retired Brigadier General Dix and his wife, Mrs.
♥ 21 · May 17
Decatur Architecture Walking Tour, 2026Learn about the Architecture of Decatur
DeKalb Traveler: Chai-Making Class at Refuge CoffeeJoin DHC Members as we learn about Chai.
Hops: Heroic Gems of the Red ClayJoin us for a book discussion of African American Soldiers during WWI.
Lunch and Learn: Answering the Call- The Donut DolliesAnswering the Call- The Donut Dollies
Historic DeKalb Courthouse OrnamentsAdorn your tree with a Historic DeKalb Courthouse ornament!
Holiday Craft Workshop: A Handmade ChristmasGet into the holiday spirit with a fun, hands-on creative workshop!
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DecaturStop in for a local history break during the Decatur Book Festival!
Kick up your bootsThank you to everyone who attended or contributed to the Kick Up Your Boots!
Oral historiesOur latest interviewee from Lynwood Park was Ms.
Summer book saleTonight till 7!
ArchivesNew in the archives!
Day 2 of From the Vault: Spooky Stories of DeKalb 👻 Spiritualism…
Oct 284 likes
It’s almost Halloween!
Oct 272 likes
Our latest interviewee from Lynwood Park was Ms.
Oct 132 likes
We recently interviewed another former Lynwood Park resident, Mr.
Oct 48 likes
We hope to see you at one of these upcoming October programs!
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Tomorrow, 6:30 PM !
Sep 1025 likes
We hope to see you at one of these upcoming programs!
Sep 413 likes
Thank you to everyone who attended or contributed to the Kick Up Your Boots!
Sep 313 likes
Don't have any plans for Saturday night?
Aug 256 likes
Return to E.E. Bates- Decatur, Georgia – a jug mystery.4 min read · Aug 3
New in the Archives: DeKalb Realtors Multi-List Service2 min read · Mar 24
Black Owned Funeral Homes In DeKalb County3 min read · Feb 23
Farmers Markets of Atlanta and Decatur5 min read · Dec 17, 2025
Ruth Lockhart Bean and Chamblee’s Musicland3 min read · Dec 11, 2025
Stories from the Archives Stacks8 min read · Dec 4, 2025
Black Cemeteries: Preserving History, Part II7 min read · Nov 16, 2025
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DeKalb History Center, based in Decatur, Georgia, collects, preserves, and shares the wide-ranging stories of the people and places of DeKalb County.
Decatur, GA
- Based in
- Decatur, GA
- Founded
- 1970
- EIN
- 23-7049254
- Website
- dekalbhistory.org
- @dekalbhistorycenter
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