Monday, November 15, 2021

Alabama History & Culture News: November 15 edition

 



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. Some articles may be behind a paywall. Enjoy!



Historical Smiths Station church celebrates 190th anniversary - WSFA
The church opened its doors in 1801 and, according to the church's historical documents, it was one of the leading Methodist churches in the ...

84 million years ago, a massive meteorite strikes ancient Alabama - al.com
This illustration, from Jim Lacefield's book "Lost Worlds in Alabama Rocks," shows a cross-section of the Wetumpka Impact Crater site.

Alabama's rich culture, history told on Mural Trail throughout state
“There are so many unique murals around the state that show off Alabama's history, culture and arts,” Johnson-Beers said. “Alabama is home to some ...

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum – Leeds, Alabama - Atlas Obscura
Discover Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama: This 880-acre ... Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.

Mud Creek Association celebrates 150 years | The Alabama Baptist
Bill Kitchens, Mud Creek Baptist Association historian, wrote and presented the association's history. Scott Dawson preached at the worship ...

Cherokee County Historical Preservation Society Holds Plaque Unveiling/Dedication for ...
On Thursday, the Historical Preservation Society of Cherokee County hosted the unveiling of the Alabama Historical Commission plaque for Estes 


Blind Horse Pow Wow celebrates Alabama's Native American heritage
Alabama's rich Native American history takes center stage at an event in east Alabama. The Blind Horse Pow Wow is a celebration featuring a drum ...


Stunning White Cliffs of Alabama hint at the forces that shaped the Black Belt - al.com
“The tiny shells and plates of the chalk-forming plankton rained down upon the sea floor for many millions of years,” Lacefield writes in his book.

Joseph Goodman's 'We Want Bama' tells story of Alabama's unforgettable 2020 season - al.com
AL.com columnist's first book published this week. ... but Alabama's 2020 football season was the second draft of what wound up being Joseph ...


Happy Home Baptist marks 100 years in Henagar community
Wendell Dutton presented a certificate to the church on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission. “It was a great day,” said church ...

“It's monumental for Africatown and coastal Alabama,” said David Clark, ... “Welcome Center” that will located near the Old Plateau Cemetery.


Legacy of Harold A. Franklin, Auburn University's first African American student, preserved at ...
... earning a master's degree in international studies from the University of Denver and teaching history at Alabama State University, ...


Lineville's Pleasant Grove Baptist marks 150 years
Calvin Milford of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and Bruce Willis, director of missions for Carey Baptist Association, ...


First All-Black Crew of Pilots Make History With Flight to Tuskegee
Captains Kyle Green and Johnny Frye made history by becoming the first all-Black crew to land a C-21 aircraft in Alabama's Sharp Field, formerly known ...


Art exhibition to feature works of current, formerly incarcerated individuals
... Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama Department of Archives and History, Ingram State Technical College, and the Bureau.


'American Pickers' to film in Alabama, looking for locations - Valley Times-News
“American Pickers,” a History Channel hit television series, plans to film episodes throughout Alabama in February 2022, according to a press ...


'Walking Tour of Historic Madison' mobile app teachers users abou | rocketcitynow.com
MADISON, Alabama — Multiple city of Madison orginizations are teaming up to bring residents a new way to learn about the city's history: the ...

One-woman stage play will benefit Monroe Museum Endowment | Clarke County Democrat
The Alabama Historical Association's Fall Pilgrimage was held at Historic Blakeley State Park in Baldwin County Saturday. Members toured the.

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