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Celebrating 70 years of Burritt on the Mountain

Bud McLaughlin - May 27, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — There's going to be celebration on the mountain next month. And the community is invited to come on up to Burritt on the...

American Legion Post 25 in Moulton to host Alabama Veterans Uplift

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - May 17, 2025

MOULTON -- American Legion Post 25 in Moulton is hosting the inaugural Alabama Veterans Uplift event next month. This community-focused celebration aims to honor and...

Local DAR chapter commemorates 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Huntsville

Bud McLaughlin - May 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- He was known as the "favored son of American" for his leadership during the Revolutionary War. And, Marquis de Lafayette paid a visit...

Governor ‘High Stepper’ signs bill giving Space & Rocket Center Commission its ‘proper name’

Mecca Musick - May 6, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay "High Stepper" Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket...

Music professor reflects on the rich jazz legacy at Alabama A&M University

Alabama A&M University - April 30, 2025

NORMAL -- As the world celebrates International Jazz Day, Alabama A&M University reflects on its deep and enduring connection to the genre – a...

Huntsville to celebrate Historic Preservation Month with #ThePowerofPlaceHSV campaign

City of Huntsville - April 29, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- The role of data in historic preservation will soon be highlighted as part of the city of Huntsville’s annual Historic Preservation Month campaign. Spearheaded...

Step back in time with LaGrange’s Distillery Raid immersive living history experience

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - April 19, 2025

LEIGHTON -- The reenactment of a law enforcement raid on a moonshine still will take place next month at the LaGrange College Site Park. Set...

Burritt on the Mountain 70th anniversary campaign underway

Mecca Musick - April 11, 2025

HUNTSVILLE - This year is the 70th anniversary of Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville’s first museum. Founded in 1955, Burritt on the Mountain evolved...

Former astronaut Jan Davis to share ‘Air Born’ stories at OLLI at UAH free public program

Ann Marie Martin - April 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – From B-17 bombing runs over Europe in World War II to scientific discoveries aboard NASA space shuttle missions, former astronaut Dr. Jan...

Updated marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square honors early Black business owners

City of Huntsville - February 28, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – An updated historic marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square now recognizes the significant contributions of Henderson and Daniel Brandon, founders of the city’s...

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