February 28, 2026 12:00 PM –2:00 PM
Black History Month Beacon Walking Tour
Black History Month Beacon Walking Tour420 West Trinity Place
Decatur, GA 30030
As we celebrate the 2026 Black History Month theme, “One Hundred Years of Black History Commemorations,” we invite you to join us for a powerful journey through Beacon (also known as Beacon Hill or the Bottom), once a thriving and tight‑knit Black neighborhood in downtown Decatur. Guided by former residents, descendants, and youth‑scholars, participants will visit and mark important sites throughout the neighborhood, including former homes, schools, churches, and local businesses. The tour will center stories that illuminate Beacon Hill’s enduring legacy and the ongoing efforts to preserve the land and its history. This event is open to all ages. Food will be provided. Please include any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs with your RSVP. 📆 Saturday, February 28, 12 to 2 PM 📍 Meet at Beacon Municipal Complex, 420 West Trinity Place 🎟️ Tickets: NOW $20 Purchase here: https://square.link/u/miSAOjTs The event is FREE for all students and Beacon descendants. RSVP by emailing liberationlearninglab@gmail.com. 🚗 Parking Information: Details on parking options can be found at: https://www.decaturga.com/cd/page/parking For questions or concerns, please contact: liberationlearninglab@gmail.com. We hope you will walk with us and help keep the spirit of Beacon alive.