DeKalb History Center: Old Courthouse on the Square

101 E Court Sq, Decatur, Georgia 30030 USA

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“collects, preserves and shares the history of DeKalb County, Georgia”

You can research many local history topics including genealogy and family history, cemeteries, historic homes and properties, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement and DeKalb cities, including Stone Mountain, Tucker, Lithonia, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven. We also have many resources for teachers and host children’s programs throughout the year. The Courthouse is available for rent and serves as a popular event facility for weddings, special occasions, corporate functions, luncheons, lectures, political gatherings and parties.

Reviewed by
Gretchen S.

April 13, 2023

This was an interesting museum to check out last month. For smaller exhibits, there is actually a lot to read and absorb here. My clients and I parked in the courthouse parking deck, which was... Read more

Reviewed by
Brooks M.

July 19, 2016

I was fortunate enough to get to visit their exhibit on 1950's Atlanta Ranch house architecture. It was such a gem of a show. Tons of info on the growth and changes in suburban Atlanta at the... Read more

Reviewed by
Shermika D.

March 08, 2019

DHC is such a gorgeous venue and reasonably priced. Mallory was a doll to work with. Very personable and top notch customer service. Mallory is so sweet and was very accommodating. With the... Read more

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