Here's the latest batch of links to just-published Alabama history and culture articles. Most of these items are from newspapers, with others from magazines and TV and radio station websites. Enjoy!
| Clio, birthplace of former Alabama Gov George Wallace, elects first African American mayor The Barbour County town of Clio has a long history since its founding in 1890. Its known as the birthplace of former Alabama governor George ... |
| City honors Native American history as Montgomery observes 1st Indigenous Peoples' Day “From an early age I was told shut up, this is the way it is, when I knew it wasn't,” said Jackson. Alabama Indigenous Coalition members and supporters ... |
The legend of Alabama's 'Dead Children's Playground'
Adjoining Huntsville's historic Maple Hill Cemetery is a playground that looks much like any other, featuring a modern swing set and climbing ...
Birmingham arts groups struggle during pandemic but seek to adapt, move forward
Alabama Ballet company dancer Andres Castillo lifts fellow dancer Madison Ryan ... These historic venues – both owned by the nonprofit Birmingham ...
| Alabama writer turns 100, reflects on lifelong career in journalism and fashion Letters written between Madera and her late husband John T., which were saved by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, give a glimpse ... |
| What's the Black Belt? Alabama Education Policy Center sets out to define it “If you use a historical one, you get another, and as you get attitudes toward race, it varies with time and history, and so it's a lot more complicated.”. |
| LGBTQ History Month: Archives aim to preserve Southern queer history When Spectrum, the undergraduate LGBTQ student group at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, launched in 1983 it became a resource not just .. |
| Quilts Again at Belle Mont The historic house museum owned by the Alabama Historical Commission was built circa 1828. It is one of Alabama's most distinguished Federal ... |
| The haunted history of Newton's Oates-Reynolds Memorial Building Most residents of Alabama will know the name of Newton because of the legend of Bill Sketoe, told in the classic “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey” book ... |
| 'Black Belt Bounty' racks up awards at regional outdoor media conferences Most of the contributors are from Alabama, with many from the Black Belt. “The history, traditions, food, abundant natural resources and, of course, ... |
| 'Black Belt Bounty' racks up awards at regional outdoor media conferences Most of the contributors are from Alabama, with many from the Black Belt. “The history, traditions, food, abundant natural resources and, of course, ... |
| Ashville Museum, Archives announces 2nd printing of 'History of St. Clair County' Ashville Museum, Archives announces 2nd printing of 'History of St. Clair ... of Mattie Lou Teague Crow's book, "History of St. Clair County, Alabama. |
| Quilts Again at Belle Mont The historic house museum owned by the Alabama Historical Commission was built circa 1828. It is one of Alabama's most distinguished Federal ... |
| Booker T. Washington's letter shows South Berwick-Tuskegee connection was 'meant to be' The connection between the town of South Berwick, Maine, and its sister city of Tuskegee, Alabama, has a history going back to 1898. A letter ... |
Books by Alabama authors any horror fan would love
The listing below names only a few of the talented authors with Alabama ties who write horror or supernatural novels. (We've included the genre “ ..
| Absolutely Alabama: Gardens, The Gulf, Cowboys and Memories Also, we'll visit some unforgettable places which one man show us in his new book, Forgotten Alabama. Gardens, The Gulf, Cowboys and Memories. |
| DON NOBLE: Tuscaloosa author presents images of town and country in earlier days This new book, “The World through the Dime Store Door: A Memoir,” her ... She has published four books for children, a nonfiction work on Alabama ... |
2020 Moundville Native American Festival goes virtual
The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park will conduct ... Native American performers, demonstrators and living history teachers.
5 things you may not know about Birmingham's LGBTQ history As Alabama's first queer film showcase, SHOUT features documentaries and short films that explore issues and situations involving the LGBTQ ... |
Alabama towns claim a part of Hank Williams' legacy
It is the largest funeral in Alabama history. He is buried at Montgomery's Oakwood Cemetery Annex. “People visit his grave daily from all over the ...
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