DECATUR– Decatur Morgan County Tourism will debut its new social media video series, “The Unknown,” on Oct. 23, 2020. The approximate three minute show focuses on hidden secrets, ghoulish legends, history and folklore and other aspects of what makes Decatur and Morgan County unlike anywhere else.
“We hope this new series will share some unknown secrets and entertaining accounts of the city’s storied past and will entice visitors to come to Decatur and Morgan County,” said Decatur Morgan County Tourism President and CEO Danielle Gibson. “The episodes are short, fun and entertaining. While a picture is worth a thousand words, these short videos will leave a much more lasting impression of who our community is and what makes it a compelling place to visit.”
Produced and filmed by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, The Unknown will take viewers to a variety of places in Decatur, Morgan County and surrounding areas. The first three legends and locations to be featured are:
- Haunted happenings at the Princess Theatre – The Princess Theatre has more than a century of history and began life as a livery stable. Who knows? There might be some stable boys and actors lingering in the nooks and crannies here.
- The Alabama White Thang at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge – The White Thang is said to stand nine feet tall. Some say he is real; some say this is a legend.
- Hidden tunnels under Old Decatur – Tennessee Valley Pecan Company has been said to be haunted. Could there be tunnels? When taking photos, visitors never know what they will see. Is that a shadow, or is that a ghost?
The first three episodes can be viewed beginning October 23, 2020, at https://www.decaturcvb.org/ and on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Additional videos will be released in the future and fans are encouraged to subscribe to Decatur Morgan County Tourism’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/
For those that want to visit the locations, Decatur Morgan County Tourism is offering a mobile exclusive passport delivered to your mobile phone for learning about the little-known and spooky stories along with a chance to earn a free prize. For more information on the Explore the Unknown passport, visit explore.decaturcvb.org. The passport will be instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. There are no apps to download and the passport can be saved to the phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access. When visiting a venue, simply present your phone to the attendant to obtain your discount and check in to redeem. Once all three venues have been visited and checked-in, participants may come to the Decatur Morgan County Tourism office located at 719 6th Avenue SE, Decatur, AL 35601 for a free t-shirt (while supplies last).
The Unknown is actively seeking places to feature in upcoming episodes. Story ideas may be directed to Maryanne Floyd at mfloyd@decaturcvb.org.
For more information on The Unknown series, call Gibson at 256.350.2028.
For those who want to hear more about the Princess Theatre and if it is haunted, find out on Friday, October 23, 2020, during the Southern Ghost Girls’ paranormal investigation from the Princess’ stage. The Southern Ghost Girls (https://southernghostgirls.
The investigation at the Princess will not only be entertaining, it will include audience participation. “We dress in period clothing and focus on the venue’s history,” Hyde explained. “Our mission is to transport everyone back in time.”
Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and are limited for safety and social distancing. All guests receive free admission to the 11:00 p.m. movie Thir13een Ghosts. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.princesstheatre.
Media Release/Danielle Gibson/President/CEO/Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Inc
