Free Walking Tours in Decatur, AL: History & Revival

0:00It's March 24th, from your city to your ears. This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story. Decatur Alabama is rolling out four free one-hour walking tours every Saturday this April, giving visitors a fresh look at the Tennessee River. Towns rich history and ongoing revival. Just an hour north of Birmingham, on Interstate 65, these 10 a.m. strolls start from key historic spots and highlight how the past shapes the city's future. The lineup kicks off April 5th with a dive into downtown history, visiting landmarks like the Old State Bank from 1833 and the Princess Theater. April 12th honors black history at restoration sites and old churches. The 18th brings crime and mystery tales from archives and April 25th explores Victorian and craftsmen homes and preserve neighborhoods. Several experts lead the way, from historians to archivists and preservation specialists, sharing stories that connect the Cater's foundations to new projects.

1:03Residents and businesses are excited, pairing the tours with custom drinks like specialty lattes at coffee shops and themed cocktails or beers at breweries and spots like mellow mushroom. These tours spotlight revitalization efforts, including civil rights museums and progress and the state's biggest cluster of historic homes. They're designed for easy access, with all details online for saving spots. Head to Decatur this spring to walk through its stories first hand, sip something special, and see why this river city keeps drawing people back.