Wetumpka’s Old Calaboose: A 200-year-old jail hidden in plain sight
Tucked behind Bridge Street shops, Wetumpka’s Old Calaboose has stood since 1820—one of the town’s oldest landmarks with a rich history of keeping the peace in early Alabama.
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Must-visit spots for new University of Alabama students and parents
🐘 New to UA? Here's your cheat sheet to some of the best spots in Tuscaloosa worth the visit!
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Jack Warner Parkway: The name behind the popular Tuscaloosa road
It's one of the most popular roads in Tuscaloosa but who was the name behind the parkway? Learn more about Jack Warner.
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The history of Robinson Springs, Millbrook’s forgotten village
Did you know Millbrook was once home to its own little village called Robinson Springs? This historic pocket of Alabama life dates back to the early 1800s, when settlers built a small but lively community around natural springs, farming, and…
Alabama Fan Club and Museum highlights band’s journey from Fort Payne to stardom
Fun Fact: The Alabama Fan Club and Museum has over 50,000 members worldwide 🎸
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Hank Williams Road: The big name from a small community in Butler County
🎸 Hank Williams Sr. left a legacy across Alabama including in rural Butler County.
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Historic Tuscaloosa spot returning to The Strip under new ownership
🚨 Egan's Bar was a staple on The Strip for four decades and now, the name is returning to the historic space under new ownership.
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New plans revealed for $125M development in Opelika’s Pepperell Village Historic District
Opelika has approved new details for a massive multi-use project at the site of the old Pepperell Mill.
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Visit the town of Spectre from ‘Big Fish’ in Millbrook
Did you know you can still visit the Town of Spectre from Big Fish? Tucked away in Millbrook, it’s part abandoned movie set, part hidden Alabama gem—with goats, crumbling facades, and all.
Marie Foster Street: Selma’s lesser known historic roadway
Our latest roadway namesake feature focuses on The Mother of the Voting Rights Movement from Selma.
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