Historic Districts’ Annual Garden Tour in Decatur Set for June 8

The colors of summer will be on display, Sunday, June 8, when the residents of Old Decatur and Albany Historic Districts present its annual Garden Tour. From shaded to sunny and formal to eclectic, these gardens offer ideas and inspiration. From 1 to 5 p.m., gardens will be available for viewing and homeowners will be on hand to share gardening tips.

This year’s tour boasts 12 beautiful private gardens, and in addition to the home gardens, the tour will also feature the gardens at the Old State Bank and St. John’s Episcopal Church. Light refreshments and maps of the tour will be available at Frazier Park.

Gardens on tour include:

Old Decatur Historic District

601 Oak Street NE

419 Oak Street NE

712 Line Street NE

412 Oak Street NE

120 Cherry Street NE

Frazier Park – corner of Ferry and Cherry Streets

Albany Historic District

819 Johnston Street

1047 Jackson Street

1050 Grant Street

417 Sherman Street

814 Johnston Street

817 Johnston Street

425 Sherman Street

Old State Bank – 925 Bank Street NE

St. John’s Episcopal Church – 202 Gordon Drive SE

The city of Decatur is unique in that it has two separate historic districts both of which are listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Combined, the Old Decatur and New Albany Historic Districts represents one of the finest and largest collections of Victorian and earlier 20^th century craftsman and bungalow homes in Alabama. The homes date back, in some instances, to the early 1800s, while most were constructed around the turn of the 20th century. Homes and gardens in the historic districts are not normally open for public viewing except when a select number open their doors and gardens during the Garden Tour and annual Historic Decatur Christmas Tour.

The tour is free and self-guided. For more information on the Garden Tour, contact the Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028.