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U.S. naval commander Admiral David Farragut and his fleet charged into Mobile Bay in August of 1864. His objectives were to capture the forts at the entrance to the bay, destroy Mobile's Confederate naval squadron and close Mobile to blockade runners. At the Battle of Mobile Bay Civil War Trail, visitors can retrace the path of this significant campaign. The trail stretches over 90 miles through Baldwin and Mobile counties, and documents the movements during the Battle of the Bay (August 1864) and the Overland Campaign (March-May, 1865). A series of interpretive signs at more than a dozen sites tells the stories of ship captains, fort commanders and common fighting men.

The Eastern Shore Art Center houses four galleries with exhibits that change monthly, as well a gallery featuring member artists' work for sale. The Academy offers a wide variety of classes and workshops in five spacious studios. Classes are offered on a quarterly basis to both adults and children. The Art Center is open to the public Monday - Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

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La Place USA Interiors offers the largest selection of Chic Teak© teak, mahogany and woven furniture on The Emerald Coast. The company was founded in 1998 by Hendrik and Maria Engel, both from The Netherlands. By offering great products for great prices together with excellent customer support, La Place USA Interiors turned into one of the most successful home furnishings retailers in it's area. Please try us out, we will not disappoint you!

Mobile's waterfront has seen unlimited transformations aince its 18th century beginnings. Its the heart of our city, economy and our culture. Mobile Landing brings us back to the water-a gateway for our community that connects us again with the rest of the world.

Ever since its founding in 1963 by the Mobile Art Association, the Mobile Museum of Art has offered the community an opportunity for a fascinating adventure into the world of visual arts.

Discover Beautiful Southern History at Oakleigh, Mobile's Official Period House Museum

This art-deco museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama. While furnishing educational information, the museum is also a place for entertainment. Exhibits convey the accomplishments of the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins and the music that made them famous. Within this fine musical collection, visitors travel from the beginnings of boogie woogie with Clarence "Pinetop" Smith to the jazz space journeys of Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Space Arkestra.

The Alabama Veterans Memorial is far more than just a park... It is a message from all Alabamians, recognizing the price of freedom and peace. Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war. A time line in the Memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th century, visitors will find descriptions of Alabama's 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters.

Bring your imagination and sense of adventure to the Revolutionary American Village! The American Village welcomes the general public visitors during our regular hours (no reservation necessary), and welcomes school and other groups by pre-reservation.

Explore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness, and the mysteries of 2,000 year old mummies in the seven fascinating exhibit halls of the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Open-air exhibits place you face to face with majestic-and often deadly-animals! See one of the country's oldest exhibits of birds in their habitats, and explore the children's discovery room for hands-on experiences with Alabama's natural wonders. Visit the Changing Exhibit Gallery for a look at how artists interpret nature. Stroll along outdoor nature trails and enjoy global shopping in the Museum Store.

Arlington is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture dating from the 1840s. The house was built by Judge William S. Mudd, one of the ten founders of Birmingham. The house is furnished with a collection of 19th century decorative arts. Located on six acres in the heart of Old Elyton, the first permanent County Seat of Jefferson County, Arlington is a center for historical, cultural, and civic activities.

Not only to the obvious things like beauty and sensory pleasures. But also to deeper and more unexpected things like serenity, introspection and discovery. Every turn in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens brings something new and singularly delightful.

Nestled in a valley at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham, Alabama owes its origin to abundant deposits of iron ore, coal and limestone, the essential ingredients for iron and steel making. Ambitious industrialists and land speculators began developing natural resources immediately after the Civil War, or as many southerners called it the War Between the States. A labor force of native white and Black Alabamians, white immigrants from Europe, and prison convicts mined the minerals for capital-intensive corporations.

The place between tradition and tommorow, nuturing Southern folk art roots while showcasing emerging American craft artists. Nestled around a landscaped courtyard, you'll find the Kentuck Museum of Art, the Gallery at Kentuck and the acclaimed Kentuck Studio Artists.

Welcome to Moundville Archaeological Park. Eight hundred years ago, Moundville was the largest city in North America. Experience the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization. Choose from the topics to begin your adventure.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum opened its doors to the public October 8, 1988. The museum exhibits artifacts and memorabilia that trace the long history of University of Alabama football. State-of-the-art displays enhanced by videos highlighting great players, plays and games are produced from the museum's archives. A special video production narrated by Keith Jackson chronicles the career of the legendary Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

Ruffner Mountain is... A natural oasis in the heart of Alabama's largest city. A destination for hikers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. A leader in nature education for students and the community. A 1,011-acre nature preserve in the heart of the city, dedicated to preservation, education, and recreation for everyone.

On April 18, 1882 Sloss Furnaces began producing iron and did not stop until ninety years later. Over the decades, Sloss Furnaces gave rise to the city of Birmingham and served as a battleground for economic, employment and social reform. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces is open to the public as a museum of industry which speaks to the contributions of the working men who labored there. With its massive furnaces, web of pipes, and tall smokestacks, it offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of the South and our nation.

I believe that Summerfest is helping to achieve this Renaissance through cultivating the arts community in and around Birmingham. I truly desire for Summerfest to be the brick and mortar used to help build bridges between the arts and culture of Birmingham. With these bridges intact, I know that Birmingham will reach its full potential - becoming a prominent arts destination in the South. I invite you to come and be a part of the excitement!

Vulcan Park is home to the world's largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. We tell the story of Birmingham's past, present and promise for the future.

Welcome to the Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art. We are nestled into a wooded knoll overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa near the picturesque NorthRiver Yacht Club complex in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Our inviting facility features one of the most significant assemblages of American art to be found anywhere. Among our exhibits are hundreds of paintings, sculptures, artifacts and antiques by world-renowned artists such as: James A. McNeill Whistler John Singer Sargent Frederic E. Church Childe Hassam Thomas Cole Andrew Wyeth Winslow Homer Duncan Phyfe Mary Cassatt James Peale The Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art celebrates significant American historical events and figures. Our collection includes portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette, for which the subjects actually sat. Also on display is silver fashioned by Paul Revere, furniture designed and made by Duncan Phyfe, Charles Honore Lannuier and Joseph Barry, among others.

Take the mystery out of history at the South's largest hands-on history museum. The South's largest hands-on history museum! Your trip back in time begins in the stately EarlyWorks Children's Museum Rotunda where exhibits bring to life Alabama's early history. Hear stories from the talking tree, play a tune on the giant-sized instruments at the Alabama bandstand and try your hand at building a house in the interactive architecture exhibit. Walk the gangplank and explore a 46-foot keelboat, stroll through Alabama's agricultural and industrial history and try on 1800's clothing in the Federal house.

The Historic Huntsville Depot is the only surviving pre-Civil War passenger depot in Alabama and one of very few left in the U.S. The three-story building was constructed in 1860 and included the area headquarters for the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. Union forces seized the depot in 1862 and used it as a prison for Confederate soldiers.

The Huntsville Museum of Art, North Alabama’s leading visual arts center, moved to its beautiful facility in Big Spring International Park in March 1998. The nationally-accredited Museum fills its seven galleries with a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including prestigious traveling exhibits and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The Museum’s own 2,522-piece permanent collection also forms the basis for several exhibitions each year. In addition, the Museum offers reception areas on the gallery level and in the Great Hall for weddings, meetings and other events. Visitors can also pick out unique gifts in the Museum Store.

In 1838, the United States government forcibly removed more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homelands in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, and sent them to Indian Territory (today known as Oklahoma). The impact to the Cherokee was devastating. Hundreds of Cherokee died during their trip west, and thousands more perished from the consequences of relocation. This tragic chapter in American and Cherokee history became known as the Trail of Tears, and culminated the implementation of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which mandated the removal of all American Indian tribes east of the Mississippi River to lands in the West. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail commemorates the removal of the Cherokee and the paths that 17 Cherokee detachments followed westward. Today the trail encompasses about 2,200 miles of land and water routes, and traverses portions of nine states.

Museum Hours Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open Sunday 1-5 pm (Sept. 1-Dec. 20) Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Café Hours Open Tuesday through Friday 11 am to 2 pm. Admission Adults $5.00, Senior Citizens $4.00 Auburn University faculty and staff (I.D. required) - free admission College students-free admission Children to the age of 17 - free admission (Additional fee may be charged for special exhibitions and events.) For general information: 334.844.1484 For membership information: 334.844.3081 For information about facilities rental or special events: 334.844.3485 Museum Mailing Address The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University 901 South College Street Auburn, Alabama 36849 Museum E-mail Address jcsm@auburn.edu

The Museum welcomes groups and individuals to tour the galleries. The staff endeavors to make each visit both enriching and enjoyable. In order to accommodate those who wish to tour the Museum, groups of ten or more should make advance arrangements for their visit. It is advisable for any group wishing to visit the Museum (whether or not a tour guide is requested) to make an advance reservation to insure space is available.

The climax to the decades-long voting rights crusade in Alabama erupted in March 1965 as Civil Rights activists converged on Selma, Alabama. The final push to achieve a nationwide solution to the disenfranchisement of African Americans came as the result of three strategically planned marches, the first of which took place on March 7. Nearly 500 marchers proceeded through the streets of Selma and across the Edmund Pettus Bridge where they were faced by scores of Alabama State troopers. The troopers attacked the non-violent marchers, leaving many of them bloodied and severely injured, on a date forever ensconced in history as " Bloody Sunday". A second march ended in a prayer session at the point of Sunday's confrontation. When an injunction circumventing the march to the Alabama State Capitol was reversed, a plan was devised to conduct the monumental trek on Sunday, March 21, 1965. Thousands of people, representing many races and nationalities, moved before the eyes of the world in demonstration to guarantee the right to vote. The five-day/four-night event covered a 54-mile route along state Highway 80 through chilling weather and rain. The result was the personal triumph of those who participated in the historic trek and the signing of the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965. Today, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail stands as a testament to the sacrifices made in the triumph to preserve the “right to vote” as the bedrock of American democracy.

The Museum is a major landmark in the revitalization of downtown Montgomery constructed on the site of the old Empire Theatre where Mrs. Parks made her courageous and historic stand in 1955. The interpretive museum occupies the first floor and 7,000 square feet of a three-story, 55,000 square foot building that also contains the TROY-Montgomery Campus Library.

Since the beginning of America’s existence, education has always been considered as one of the keys to social, political and economical acceptance for African Americans. Tuskegee Normal School was established by the state of Alabama, influenced by a former slave and a former slave owner to educate newly freed people and their children. The Normal school, later Institute, became a beacon of hope for African Americans to reach their goal of acceptance. The school officially opened on July 4, 1881 in the African American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church under the auspices of religion. This date was chosen to commemorate the independence of a Nation and the freedom of a forgotten people. Booker T. Washington became the first principal of a newly formed school at the age of twenty-six. He later hired individuals like George W. Carver and Robert Taylor to help lead the institute to its world-renowned status.