Category: History
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Step into History with Tuscaloosa’s New Downtown Walking Tours This April
If you’ve ever wanted to explore Downtown Tuscaloosa’s rich history, now’s your chance! This April, history will come alive every Saturday as Visit Tuscaloosa teams up with Historic Tuscaloosa for an exciting new activity: the Historic Tuscaloosa Downtown Walking Tours. This special series is part of the Alabama Tourism Department’s statewide history-focused walking tour program.…
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Understanding the Native American Heritage of Moundville
Written By: Dr. Clay Nelson, Director of Moundville Archaeological Park The History of Moundville Moundville Archaeological Park is a national treasure and sacred place for multiple nations. It is not just a place to learn about the Native American past in Alabama. One common question we receive at Moundville is, “What happened to the people…
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The History and Hauntings of Tuscaloosa’s Drish House
The Historic Drish House The Drish House is a historic mansion with a fascinating past, often considered one of the most haunted places in Tuscaloosa. Built in the 1830s by Dr. John R. Drish, a physician, and his wife, Sarah, it was their home for 50 years. At that time, Tuscaloosa was the state capital,…
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Family-Friendly Fun In Tuscaloosa County
Whether you live in Tuscaloosa or Northport or are visiting, we want to make sure you know all about our vast scene of family-friendly activities.
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Tuscaloosa Fun Facts and Fabulous Finds
Written by Becky Beall- Most Southerners would recognize Tuscaloosa as home to The University of Alabama, the calling card of West Alabama. In fact, there are likely many folks outside of the South that would know that little tidbit thanks to an SEC football dynasty associated with UA. What may be lesser known is that…
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Spend Time in Tuscaloosa County Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
Celebrating Black History Month can look different for everyone, but one of our favorite ways to recognize and honor this special time is to prioritize supporting Black business owners. We’ve created a weekend itinerary highlighting just some of the amazing Black-owned businesses right here in Tuscaloosa County. Let’s just say you come into town on…
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Five Interesting Facts About Tuscaloosa’s Battle-Friedman House
There is hardly any southern town without some spectacular artifacts of the antebellum era that saw a rise in highbrow architecture. Tuscaloosa is home to several great examples of these palatial townhomes to showcase the beauty of the historic homes in Alabama. The Battle-Friedman house along Greensboro Avenue started as a townhouse for the wealthy…