The First Flying School
Region: AlabamaFirst Flying School – it’s near Montgomery, Alabama The year was 1910 and competition was heating up in terms of flying machines so the monopoly the Wright Brothers held after their success at Kitty Hawk, ... more
Views: 1384Hank Williams Museum Montgomery
Region: United StatesHe lived only a short time. And he died at the young age of only 29, but Hank Williams is an icon for anyone who loves music and especially for anyone who loves country music. Famous for such songs as You... more
Views: 1106Unusual Connections to Montgomery, Alabama
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh You don’t usually associated the word unusual with Alabama or Montgomery but we’ll bet you didn’t know that most of the things below happened in, or were located in, Montgomer... more
Views: 1172Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Region: United StatesBy Ed Walsh If you are visiting Alabama, be sure to visit Birmingham. This city is unique. It was founded in 1871 at the meeting point of four railroad lines. Since iron ore,... more
Views: 981Rosa Parks Museum Standing Up for Freedom
Region: United StatesBy Ed Walsh “I want you to give up that seat!” demanded the white driver, James Blake. “I am not giving it to you,” said Rosa Parks, the 42-year old black woman. &ldqu... more
Views: 1902Nat King Cole
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh Did you know that Nat King Cole was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama? Yes, it’s true. Fans of the former jazz pianist, who is now considered one of the most... more
Views: 804Montgomery - What’s in a Name?
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh Okay, for all you history buffs out there, how did Montgomery, Alabama get its name? Well you are correct if you answered that when the city was established in 1819 it was named after General ... more
Views: 807Montgomery – Courageous, Visionary and Rebellious
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh What do you know about Montgomery Alabama? Not much you say? Then you should. This gay-friendly city has a whole lot going for it. It has art and history going for it in a gre... more
Views: 690Historic Union Station
Region: United StatesBy Ed Walsh If you are in Montgomery, Alabama, be sure to check out the Historic Union Station. These premises were originally designed by Mr. Benjamin Boswell Smith and opened to the public as far back as May 6, ... more
Views: 1050Hank Williams Museum Montgomery
Region: AlabamaHe lived only a short time. And he died at the young age of only 29, but Hank Williams is an icon for anyone who loves music and especially for anyone who loves country music. Famous for such songs as You... more
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