Ahead of Juneteenth, leaders of local, historic African American churches reflected on the importance of the church for the Black community in Decatur. Tags ...

Research included studying blueprints, photos, and other Decatur historical references. The location of the church was near the center of the city at the time, a prime spot for social activities.

Visitors will have a rare chance to see inside some of Decatur’s oldest homes and churches during the annual Historic Decatur Christmas Tour on Saturday, Dec. 13. The self-guided tour runs from 2 to 7 ...