In 1986, under the inspiring editorship of founder Suzanne Wolfe, Alabama Heritage published its first issue. Now, 120 issues later, the magazine is proud to celebrate thirty years of publishing a magazine that was created with a broad conception of “heritage” and incorporates more than traditional history. Alabama Heritage, published quarterly, features articles about archaeology, architecture, folk arts, genealogy, literature, music, religion, sports, and much more.
Bill Barnard, who was chair of the University of Alabama’s history department, recruited Wolfe to help create a state history magazine. In the mid-1990s, proration of state education budgets jeopardized Alabama Heritage’s continued service; however, the community rallied and came to the publication’s rescue. Co-published by the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Alabama Department of Archives and History, the magazine’s “Friends of Alabama Heritage” program and corporate sponsors stand as key pillars of the magazine’s long-term survival.
Alabama Heritage’s award-winning feature writing has made an impact in many areas throughout the state from historic preservation to politics. Each fall, Alabama Heritage highlights the Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama Trust’s list of endangered landmarks throughout the state in its “Places in Peril.” The media attention the magazine gave the Queen City Pool in Tuscaloosa inspired a couple to purchase the building. The property is now restored and serves as the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum. The magazine’s feature on the Scottsboro Boys inspired support for efforts to pardon the men posthumously, which met with success in 2013. Alabama Heritage continues to be intertwined with the missions and welfare of numerous organizations around the state. Closely allied with the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, Alabama Heritage will produce special commemorative issues to help celebrate Alabama’s 200th birthday as a territory and state.
With the advent of digital technology, many of Alabama Heritage’s are now features available for purchase online. Social media allows the magazine to reach more than 10,000 people every day with history-related education and news. Alabama Heritage also enjoys a loyal online following, which increases daily.
Alabama Heritage is available for purchase at the University of Alabama Supply Store, at statewide Barnes & Nobles and Books-a-Millions, and online at www.alabamaheritage.com. Readers can also follow the magazine on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, and YouTube.
Alabama Heritage’s award-winning feature writing has made an impact in many areas throughout the state from historic preservation to politics. Each fall, Alabama Heritage highlights the Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama Trust’s list of endangered landmarks throughout the state in its “Places in Peril.” The media attention the magazine gave the Queen City Pool in Tuscaloosa inspired a couple to purchase the building. The property is now restored and serves as the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum. The magazine’s feature on the Scottsboro Boys inspired support for efforts to pardon the men posthumously, which met with success in 2013. Alabama Heritage continues to be intertwined with the missions and welfare of numerous organizations around the state. Closely allied with the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, Alabama Heritage will produce special commemorative issues to help celebrate Alabama’s 200th birthday as a territory and state.
With the advent of digital technology, many of Alabama Heritage’s are now features available for purchase online. Social media allows the magazine to reach more than 10,000 people every day with history-related education and news. Alabama Heritage also enjoys a loyal online following, which increases daily.
Alabama Heritage is available for purchase at the University of Alabama Supply Store, at statewide Barnes & Nobles and Books-a-Millions, and online at www.alabamaheritage.com. Readers can also follow the magazine on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, and YouTube.
