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Our latest interviewee from Lynwood Park was Ms. Jacquelyn Hampton. Born in Atlanta in 1946, her family moved to Deacon

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Oral histories

Our latest interviewee from Lynwood Park was Ms. Jacquelyn Hampton. Born in Atlanta in 1946, her family moved to DeaconOur latest interviewee from Lynwood Park was Ms.Oct 132 likesWe recently interviewed another former Lynwood Park resident, Mr. Melvin Pender, Jr. He was born in 1937 in Atlanta andWe recently interviewed another former Lynwood Park resident, Mr.Oct 48 likesOnly one week left to view Home: The United Methodist Children’s Home! ‼️ The exhibit explores the United Methodist ChilOnly one week left to view Home: The United Methodist Children’s Home!Aug 1410 likesWe are asking current, and former residents of DeKalb County to share their fondest memories with us via photographs. ThWe are asking current, and former residents of DeKalb County to share their fondest…Aug 105 likesWe’re thrilled to introduce you to our latest interviewee, Mr. James L. Brown, as part of our work to collect oral histoWe’re thrilled to introduce you to our latest interviewee, Mr.Jul 236 likesWe are asking current, and former residents of DeKalb County to share their fondest memories with us via photographs. ThWe are asking current, and former residents of DeKalb County to share their fondest…Jul 172 likesOur exhibit, Home: The United Methodist Children’s Home, will be closing Monday, August 24th. The last day to view it wiOur exhibit, Home: The United Methodist Children’s Home, will be closing Monday…Jul 86 likesToday, we are honored to share the inspiring journey of Deborah A. Jackson, a trailblazer whose life story is a master cToday, we are honored to share the inspiring journey of Deborah A.May 277 likes

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Yes, This Was Once the Original BabyLand General Clinic. What got us really excited about this building was that it wasDeKalb History Center EssentialsNew in the archives! We've picked up a collection of scrapbooks from Henderson Mill Elementary School. They range from 1ArchivesThank you to everyone who attended or contributed to the Kick Up Your Boots! 🤠 This is one of the largest fundraisers tKick up your bootsTonight till 7! Special museum hours along with our Summer Book Sale with Destination Books. 🥂 On the square? Drop by aSummer book saleStop in for a local history break during the Decatur Book Festival! We have four exhibits currently on display - all freDecatur