FIFTEEN PROPERTIES ADDED TO ALABAMA REGISTER OF LANDMARKS AND HERITAGE
Dec 22, 2021 - The Alabama Historical Commission added 15 properties to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on December 13, 2021. The Alabama Historical Commission created the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage to recognize buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts of historical, architectural, and/or archaeological significance. Nominations may be submitted by anyone to the Alabama Historical Commission. A staff review committee determines if the nominated property meets the established criteria and the property is added to the register if the criteria is met. The designation is honorary and does not restrict what a property owner can do with the property.
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OLD CAHAWBA TO HOST 'CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, AND COOKIES' EVENT
Nov 30, 2021 - Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, a historic site operated by the Alabama Historical Commission, will be hosting its “Christmas, Crafts, and Cookies” event on Saturday, December 4, from 10-11 a.m. Visitors will catch the Christmas spirit while discovering how the townspeople of Cahawba celebrated, and enjoying activities like making a traditional Christmas ornament, sipping on hot cocoa and eating holiday cookies. All age groups are welcome.
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CLOTILDA ADDED TO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PHASE 3 ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF SHIP AND SITE UNDERWAY
Nov 16, 2021 - (Montgomery, AL) The submerged wreck of the Clotilda, located in waters near Mobile, Alabama, was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2021. Phase 3 of the archaeological survey of the ship and surrounding site is currently underway. The Phase 3 exploration and site evaluation was funded by the Alabama State Legislature with a $1 million appropriation to the Alabama Historical Commission in its FY2021 budget.
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CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL PARK TO HOST SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION
Nov 12, 2021 - (Marbury, AL) Confederate Memorial Park, a historical property of the Alabama Historical Commission, will host a special presentation on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. During the presentation, visitors will learn how veterans at the Alabama Soldiers’ Home celebrated Christmas and how the outside community helped to make their holiday bright and merry.
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