Legacy and Memory of the L & N Railroad
May 7, 2024
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L & N), along with other railroad startups, began prior to the Civil War. Located in Kentucky, the L & N railroad entered Alabama by… READ MORE
Category: Alabama Heritage Blog
Exploring Alabama’s Complex Past: Teaching the Legacy of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
Alabama has a rich and complex history, one that is marked by moments of both triumph and tragedy. The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham that happened… READ MORE
The Coosa River: A Flowing History Throughout Alabama
Flowing 280 miles through Alabama as a tributary to the Alabama River is the Coosa River. With headwaters found in Tennessee and Georgia, the rich, biodiverse banks of the Coosa… READ MORE
Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
The Catholic Church in the state of Alabama reaches as far back as European contact with native peoples during the May 1539 De Soto expedition into the southern interior. Following… READ MORE
Pleasant Grove: Alabama’s Forgotten Civil Rights City
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, multiple cities across Jefferson County, Alabama, held their municipal elections. Voters in vital economic centers such as Hoover, Homewood, Irondale, and Vestavia Hills all went… READ MORE
The Creek Battle of Hobdy Bridge and Pea River
The Creek War began as an internal conflict between the Upper and Lower Creeks. The Lower Creeks had accepted white colonists’ influence and had taken up agriculture, becoming dependent on… READ MORE
Auburn’s Toomer’s Corner
May 6, 2024
For nearly eighty years, the twin oaks of Toomer’s Corner stood as a loving testament to our city’s roots and our state’s natural beauty. Following 1972, it became the rallying… READ MORE
“Sir Charles”: The Legacy of Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley, otherwise known as “Sir Charles” or “Chuck,” is a retired American basketball star who created a legacy in the game. Born February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama, Barkley… READ MORE
Abraham Mordecai: Alabama’s Earliest Jewish Resident
When exploring the diverse tapestry of Alabama’s origins, one extraordinary figure stands out — Abraham Mordecai, widely believed to be the state’s earliest known Jewish resident. His incredible life united… READ MORE
The Myth of Sally Carter
April 8, 2024
Huntsville, Alabama, is home to so much Alabama history—old and new. Legends and lore abound in the city—including stories of the ghostly kind. Many people claim to have seen restless… READ MORE
