Christmas at Decatur Museum

By Norma Farrens

The Decatur Museum will be hosting their annual Christmas at the Museum open house on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 2 – 4 p.m.

There will be gingerbread cookie decorating for the youngsters and both the main and second floors of the museum will be open for tours. Visitors will be treated to a nostalgic display of vintage Christmas items including a variety of decorated trees, ornaments and Christmas displays.

Get into the holiday spirit and stop at the museum for refreshments and a tour through Decatur’s past. The current display also highlights the Decatur and area country schools in addition to the permanent Decatur Timeline exhibit.

After the open house at the museum the Community Club is hosting a free chili feed at the Sears Center beginning at 5 p.m.. The parade of trees will also be on display and Santa will arrive around 5:30 p.m. for the children. Come join the fun!