Coming May 11: Virtual Road Scholars Series
Alabama Humanities’ Road Scholars program is going virtual with its first ever series of presentations on Zoom.

As part of our effort to deliver greater access of our programs, AHF will launch the series with “Pen Strokes of Justice: Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys.” It will be followed by a book discussion by Peggy Towns, author of “Scottsboro Boys: Decatur’s Story.”

​Tune in at 11 a.m. on May 11, but you’ll need to register first: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wRm0Go_VTK6KsR6FhEfl1g 

​The series continues with the following presentations:
  • May 18, 11 a.m. – “Profiles in Courage: The First Female Voters of Limestone County”
  • June 1, 11 a.m. – “Cooking in Cotton Country”
Join us as we chart our future course with history as our guide.
3rd Friday To Go!
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The show must go on! We will be having 3rd Friday To Go! Instead of our typical street festival, we will be encouraging folks to order take-out from their favorite restaurant, shop online, and curbside pickup. Stay tuned for surprises!
National Travel and Tourism Week 
May 3 – 9, 2020 

National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal wellbeing.

This year, the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry and the entire economy. Now more than ever, the travel and tourism community must come together, support each other and remind our country that even through the most difficult times, the Spirit of Travel cannot be broken.

This week, as part of our #MoCoCares Virtual Event Series, we’ll be hosting virtual events and other exciting content pertaining to National Travel and Tourism Week. We know that times are tough right now but we’re looking forward to brighter days ahead and can’t wait to welcome you to Decatur, Alabama! #SpiritofTravel #TravelAwaits #VisitDecaturAL

Mark your calendars for Monday (5/4) at 5:00 PM as we kick off National Tourism and Travel Week with a big announcement from Danielle Gibson, President and CEO of Decatur Morgan County Tourism.

Sunday- Join us for another #MoCoCares Event at 5:00 PM as we sit down with Nurse Jesse (virtually) and discuss nursing news.

Monday- We’ll be sharing some of our favorite wayfinding/special signs in Morgan County. We want to see yours! Be sure to share them in the post comments on Monday!

Tuesday- Buckle up! We’re headed on a virtual road trip with the U.S. Travel Association. Be sure and follow us on Twitter (@VisitDecaturAL) for live updates on our adventure!

It’s time to brush up on your Decatur/Morgan County knowledge. We’ll be playing a virtual game of trivia live from our page at 2:00 PM.

Wednesday- Alright locals, it’s time to hear from you! What do you think is the most Instagram worthy attractions/food in Decatur and Morgan County?

Thursday- Throwback Thursday! Post your favorite throwback/nostalgic photos in the post comments! The more vintage, the better!

Friday- Light up social media in RED! Put a red filter on your very favorite place in Morgan County and tag us!

Saturday- We’ll be highlighting some of our staycation ideas for when business returns to usual! Times are tough but brighter days are ahead! #TravelAwaits
Decatur Morgan CEO Shark Tank!
Wednesday, April 15
8:00am - 10:45am

Have you heard that there is a group of high school students who are starting real businesses in our community? On Wednesday, April 15, there will be a virtual shark tank where they present their business ideas to a panel of judges. Learn more about Decatur Morgan CEO, meet this year's CEOs, and tune in to watch them pitch to local judges Chakri Deverapalli (UAH), Robbie Laney (Magnolia River), and Kim Lewis (Project XYZ).

Here's the lineup:

8:00 AM - Carter Sample
8:20 AM - Stephen Ross
8:40 AM - Marcus Abrams
9:00 AM - Seaborn Chappell
9:20 AM - Jackson Coffey
9:40 AM - Eli Burnes
10:00 AM - Chris Sanchez
10:20 AM - Petra Beaver
3rd Friday to Go!
Friday, April 17
ALL DAY!!!!
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​Due to the current state of things, the April 3rd Friday will focus on supporting shops and restaurants in Downtown Decatur. Call it... 3rd Friday To Go! Instead of our typical street festival, we will be encouraging folks to order take-out from their favorite restaurant, shop online, and curbside pickup. We will have a band live streaming on our Facebook page as well as a few other surprises!
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While this site was developed to share our local treasures with our own community and armchair visitors from around the world during COVID-19, please visit our museums, attractions, hotels, shops, and restaurants in person when all of this craziness is over. Plan your visit to Decatur-Morgan County and Downtown Decatur, Alabama. 
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