A Hard Nut to Crack . . . Experience the cool, damp eeriness of the vault which doubled as an operating room. The home, built in 1829, is one of the few homes in Decatur left standing at the end of the Civil War.
Further exploration reveals the remains of a great plantation.
Serving as both Confederate and Union headquarters, plans for the battle of Shiloh were planned here. Alabama Jubilee Classic Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival Decatur looks upward each Memorial Day Weekend as balloon lovers from around the world gather for this FREE festival . The following morning, cheer for the balloonists as they compete to win a new car. Good Time Agricultural Tours Experience firsthand the crop that forever changed the south. This guided tour brings you from the field to the cotton gin.