History Archives - Page 9 of 9

Small, rare crayfish thought extinct is rediscovered in cave in Huntsville city limits

Jim Steele - June 12, 2022

HUNTSVILLE -- A small, rare crayfish thought to be extinct for 30 years has been rediscovered in a cave in the City of Huntsville...

Helen Keller Festival brings ‘The Miracle Worker’ to life on stage

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism - May 30, 2022

TUSCUMBIA -- An outdoor drama depicting the life of America’s first lady of courage attracts thousands of visitors to Tuscumbia every year. Playwright William Gibson's...

University Pickers leases building in historic Merrimack Mill Village

Kimberly Ballard - May 24, 2022

HUNTSVILLE – University Pickers, one of Huntsville’s premier antique malls, is moving into the historic Merrimack Mill Village neighborhood. The circa 1900 building, across Triana...

Rocket City? Thank you, Ludy Toftoy for the boost!

Bart Siniard - May 10, 2022

Huntsville is “The Rocket City” due to Dr. Wernher von Braun’s work here. But why Huntsville? And who came up with the nickname? The truth...

Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke was the honored guest at the Apollo to Artemis event at Davidson Center

Kimberly Ballard - April 21, 2022

The youngest of only 12 men to have ever walked on the moon, 86-year-old Brig. Gen. Charles “Charlie” Duke, lunar module pilot for the...

The Dred Scott-Huntsville connection

Bart Siniard - March 13, 2022

If you paid attention in history class, you know the name "Dred Scott." But even if you got an A+, you likely didn't learn...

Breaking down barriers – Huntsville’s first female attorney and politician

Bart Siniard - March 4, 2022

The Huntsville legal and political arenas have many women in important positions. But, as you would expect, it wasn't always like that. With it...

The history of how Huntsville got its name

Bart Siniard - February 24, 2022

Huntsville has a long history, going back well over 200 years. Most Huntsvillians know that John Hunt, the first settler of the Big Spring...

Presidential visits to Alabama are reasons to honor both Presidents Day and Black History Month

Kimberly Ballard - February 21, 2022

While Presidents Day commemorates George Washington’s birthday, the holiday has come to also honor all presidents who have served in the prestigious office throughout...

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