
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carmen Yelle
334-872-8058
April 26, 2022
Old Cahawba “If Bugs Could Talk” Walking Tour
(Orrville, AL) Saturday,
May 14, at 10am, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, a historic property of
the Alabama Historical Commission, will host a walking tour called “If
Bugs Could Talk”. "This will be a
fun and informative hands-on activity for science lovers and history buffs
alike,” said Carmen Yelle, Staff Member at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.
“You will discover how macroinvertebrates can be indicators of water quality
while learning about the history of artesian wells at Cahawba."
The first permanent state capital of Alabama, Cahawba was
also known as "the city of artesian wells." In the early history of
Alabama, water from natural springs was readily available throughout most of
the state, except in the blackbelt prairie. However, by 1830, the
settlers realized that water could be obtained from deep-bored artesian wells.
By the 1850's, Cahawba had more than 20 artesian wells, which allowed the area
to develop into the wealthiest part of the state.
Tickets are $8 and available at the Old Cahawba Visitor Center or
by calling 334-872-8058. The tour is allotted for a maximum of 15 participants
to accommodate social distancing. Interested parties are encouraged to purchase
tickets in advance.
Old Cahawba is a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission. To
learn more about Old Cahawba, or the Alabama Historical Commission, please
visit www.ahc.alabama.gov.
About Old Cahawba
Old Cahawba lies at the confluence of the Alabama and Cahaba
Rivers, and from 1819 to 1826 it served as Alabama’s first capital. Today, the
Alabama Historical Commission owns and operates this significant archaeological
site. ####