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Stop in for a local history break during the Decatur Book Festival! We have four exhibits currently on display - all fre
DeKalb History CenterOctober 3, 2026

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Stop in for a local history break during the Decatur Book Festival!

We have four exhibits currently on display - all free to explore. 😎 Find us in the Historic DeKalb Courthouse right in the middle of downtown Decatur. Museum Hours for Saturday, October 3rd - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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