History Archives - Page 5 of 11

Colorblindness: Madison County Juneteenth forum to discuss merits

Mike Easterling - June 14, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – While the City of Huntsville is getting an early start with its Juneteenth Festival in Big Spring Park on Saturday, Madison County...

Flag Day honoring ‘Old Glory,’ Stars and Stripes forever for 75 years

Bud McLaughlin - June 14, 2024

HUNTSVILLE -- "You're a grand old flag, You're a high-flying flag ..." It's the subject of songs and, of course, the National Anthem. We pledge allegiance...

Sheffield landmark receives national registry distinction

Mike Easterling - June 10, 2024

SHEFFIELD – Having survived at least three tornadoes, rising water during construction periods, floods and the Civil War in the 19th century, the Memphis...

D-Day plus 80: Paratrooper who helped liberate French town portrayed in epic film

David Vergun - June 6, 2024

WASHINGTON -- On D-Day, June 6, 1944, paratroopers of the U.S. Army's 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions landed between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m. near...

Pictures perfect: Madison embarks on Mural Trail

Mecca Musick - May 13, 2024

MADISON - A pair of murals were unveiled Monday in the city of Madison as the opening for the Madison Mural Trail. Madison Visionary...

Historic preservation: Embracing the past to enhance Huntsville’s future

Mike Easterling - April 26, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – With a panoramic view of downtown and beyond as a backdrop, the City of Huntsville kick-started the upcoming Historic Preservation Month with...

No monkeying around: Preservation campaign launches at Huntsville bar

Mike Easterling - April 24, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville is holding a downtown hotel rooftop ceremony Thursday morning in advance of May's Historic Preservation Month and the...

Mint opening sales of Alabama American Innovation Coin featuring Saturn V

Mike Easterling - April 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – An American Innovation $1 Coin will have a familiar design not only for residents of Huntsville but also for visitors passing through...

Iconic rockets are returning to Space & Rocket Center’s Rocket Park

Bud McLaughlin - March 27, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is heading back to the future with its eye on space history. After a six-year absence, the...

Where I Bloom: 1818 Farms unveils 50-state floral collection

Bud McLaughlin - March 9, 2024

MOORESVILLE -- Needless to say, things are blooming at 1818 Farms in historic Mooresville. The lush flower farm in the historic town, renowned for creating...

History

ABOUT US

FOLLOW US