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In Red Bay, amidst five magnolia trees, sits a home in ruins. Between 1917 and 1919 Dr. Oscar Copeland had a Colonial style home with wide porches on the side constructed. The interior had 15 rooms, a long, wide, central corridor on both floors, and…

A popular sport among the children of Red Bay was "snipe hunting." The hunts would always take place at night on a new moon. The "hunter" is armed with a tow-sack. This weapon is used to catch the "snipe" once it escapes the safety of its domicile.…

Gypsies near Red Bay would set up camp near the edge of the town or in rural areas near farm houses. They traveled by covered wagon and could be heard for miles with the clinking of their cookware and barking dogs. When the Gypsies set up camp, they…

The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is the largest balloon race in Alabama. The event features 60 balloons from around the country . The balloons fly between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. over Memorial Day weekend. The event is free to the public…

In mid-September, Athens holds their Athens Grease Festival. During this event citizens of the area come together with fried foods of all types. Proceeds from the event benefit downtown restoration and revitalization projects.

The Morgan County Celebration Arena is located in Priceville, Alabama at 67 Horse Center Road. The arena has 32 barns with a total of 672 stalls. There are 50 indoor vendor areas and a parking area that can hold 2,500 cars. The arena is 150 feet by…

Bob Tiffin founded Tiffin Motorhomes in 1972, and the company has produced over 65,000 motorhomes since then. The mission for Tiffin Motorhomes is "building lifetime relationships by doing our best to exceed the sales, service and overall ownership…

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SoulStock is an annual outdoor Christian music and worship event that happens at Point Mallard. The event is free for the general public. SoulStock is sponsored by churches, businesses, and individuals mostly in the surrounding area.

The festival…

The Historic Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes takes places in the second week of December. The Albany and Old Decatur Historic Districts open their homes and sites, trimmed in traditional decorations for the public to see. The homes will be open for…

This event happens on 67 Horse Center Road in Decatur, AL. The event takes place in the second week of September. It consists of a Racking Horse show with more than 1,000 show horses competing in 180 classes for the World Grand Champion title.

The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention occurs in Athens during the first week of October. This festival is known as the "Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions" for its role in reviving the tradition of competition in old time music.…

Hartselle holds a week of activities that celebrates their railroad community, est. 1870. The festival begins on the 3rd Saturday in September. The events include the Miss Depot Days pageant, 5k run, antique tractor and engine show, and an…

The Decatur Jaycees Riverfest & BBQ Cook-off is an Alabama state championship competition that consists of live musical entertainment, children's activities, a 5k race, and BBQ available for purchase. The event is held annually on the 3rd weekend of…

Located on 233 Quail Creek Drive in Hartselle, AL, This 18-hole course has 7,500 yards of Bermuda green, meeting facilities, pro shop, golf lessons, snack bar/grill, and a driving range. There is also a lodging inn.

During the warm month of May, Downtown Hartselle holds a competitive BBQ cook-off so grillmasters can compete and show off their skills for the public. Antique and specialty shops will be open for visitors to browse.

During the winter months in Downtown Athens, the Athens Sippin Cider Festival takes place. Participants are able to taste different ciders,enjoy music, special activities, and door prizes. Santa also makes an appearance for the children. Admission is…

Like many north Alabama communities, Athens changed hands many times during the Civil War. In May 1862, one particular event would scar the citizens of Athens. After Union troops celebrated their victory at Shiloh, the federal Army of Ohio pushed…

The BCDA consists of four lakes and surrounding woodlands. The BCDA offers trophy fishing, boating, sand beaches, group pavilions, a 30-mile canoe float stream, and five campgrounds. Bear Creek Lakes are known as the cleanest recreational waters in…

Located on 7281 Hwy. 36 in Valhermoso Springs, AL, the Trail of Scriptures is a serene path for people to hike and enjoy. The trail contains multiple crosses and scripture for people to read. The trail is open from dawn to dusk with a picnic pavilion…

The Houston Memorial Library occupies the original home of US Senator George S. Houston. The public library and museum contains more than 35,000 books.

Hours for the museum are Hours: M-F 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sa 9 a.m.-noon.
Closed on major…

William B. Bankhead National Forest is located in Lawrence and Winston Counties. The forest offers 180,000 acres of land for people to hike, horseback ride, and kayak.

Visitor information can be obtained at the Warrior Mountain Trading Co. in…

This refuge is located on the banks of the Tennessee River near Decatur. It provides a habitat for wintering birds and migrating ducks. The area is popular for birdwatching, wildlife observation, fishing, and hunting.

Wheeler National Wildlife…

Warrior Mountains Trading Co. serves as the visitor center for Bankhead National Forest. Visitors can gain information on the surrounding area and rent canoes daily. Inside the company is a small Southeastern Native American Museum that contains…

Mooresville was the first town to be incorporated by the Alabama Territorial Legislature on November 16, 1818. The entire village is on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information, visit the town's website:…

Swan Creek Waterfowl Management Area is an 8,870 acre management area located in Tanner, AL. The area is open to the public for waterfowl and small game hunting. Swan Creek Waterfowl Management Area is located on 18936 Harris Station Road.…

The Courtland Heritage Museum is located on 252 College Street in downtown Courtland. The museum is housed within a building constructed in 1900. The structure used to house businesses and a service club. The museum today displays artifacts and…

There are a total of nineteen churches that make up the Amen Trail in Morgan County. This trail allows you to visit churches that are over 100 years old and still maintain active faith communities.

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Cook's Natural Science Museum is located on 412 13th St. SE in Decatur, AL. This museum contains a vast amount of exhibits on animals, insects, rocks and other natural items in the Tennessee Valley.

The museum is open Monday-Saturday 9:00…

Pine Torch Baptist Church is located in the Bankhead National Forest. The church consists of a small one-room log church that was constructed in 1820. The church still retains its original interior with a tin roof.

This wildlife management area contains over 1,483 acres of land along the southern shore of Wheeler Lake. It provides access to a number of habitats for wildlife. The site offers opportunities for viewing waterfowl, wading birds, and woodland…

Cowart Elementary School was named as a show of respect for J. L. Cowart, a former Athens High School and principal of the school. Between 2010-2011 there were approximately 287 students attending the school. Their mission is Live to Learn and Love…

In 1909, Elizabeth Duncan and Miss Mary Nance Fair opened a private school for girls through the fifth grade and boys though the age of ten. The school was first located in the old Masonic Building. By September 1912 the school had relocated to…

After Athens High School moved into their new building on Highway 31 North, the old campus became home to Athens Middle School and serves the seventh and eight grade students. The mission of the school is to provide a high quality education to all…

Based on the findings of a committee appointed in 1995, a recommendation was made to build a new intermediate school for the fifth and sixth grades. In August 2002 a transition was made for all fifth and sixth graders to begin their classes in the…

In 1818 Robert Beaty and John Carroll purchased several acres of land surrounding a large spring. They divided the land into lots and donated someof the land for public buildings and a cemetery. Beaty built his home on a section of the land in 1826.…

The Athens Post of July 1880 noted that the Donnell place had become the property of the city and was used as a Male College. By October, sixty elementary and high school students had enrolled for classes. The different courses offered were math,…

The south wing of Athens Elementary School was constructed in the 1930s. In 1954, the east and west wings were added on to the school. The school was originally constructed for Athens Junior High School and was later used for elementary students.…

Wheeler Plantation, or Ponds Spring, was the residence of General Joseph Wheeler from 1866 to 1906. Wheeler was a West Point graduate, a leader of the Confederate Calvary, a U.S. Congressman, and a Spanish-American War hero. Among the historic…

Dismal Canyons, once known as Dismal Gardens, is a sandstone gorge located near Phil Campbell. The area was registered as a National Landmark by the National Park Service in May 1974. Dismal Canyons contains a variety of species and trees. Kitchen…

Craig Building Supply began on February 1, 1978. James T. Craig was the owner. Craig had worked at a local lumber company in Limestone County for 19 years. He purchased Boyd & Boyd Building Materials from Carlos Boyd. Craig Building Supply began with…

After Solomon Ostromolgilsky decided to leave Russia and live in America, he shortened his name to Sol Mogil. He opened a general merchandise store in 1919 called The Leader. It was located on the east side of the square where Kennemer & McCully…

In 1908 J. R. Keyes and A. L. Clem opened the Athens Grocery and Bakery company one door down from the First National Bank. In 1921 the paper refers the business as Keyes Kandy Kitchen. In 1918 Keyes Jewelry Store was first advertised. In 1919 the…

Anderson Cemetery is 0.3 miles west of the intersection of Huntsville Brown's Ferry Road and Bower's Road. The cemetery sits about 300 yards south in a field. There are only four records in this cemetery.

Adams Cemetery is located 200 yards east of Shoals Creek Road. The cemetery is laid out in an oval shape with one large tree in the center and a couple of cedar trees on the end. There are eight records in this cemetery.

Bibb Cemetery is located on the old Bibb plantation in Belle Mina. It is now located 500 yards west of Mooresville Belle Mina Road on Bibb Garrett Road. A chain link fence surrounds it and there are many trees in the cemetery.

From I-65 take Highway 55 west to Highway 31 North. Highway 55 turns right, follow Highway 31 for .25 miles. Highway 55 then turns left. Follow for 2.5 miles and turn left on Huckaby Bridge Road. Turn left and follow the road .5 miles. The road then…

Located at 115 Johnston Street in historic downtown Decatur, the Cotaco Opera House was the first opera house in the state of Alabama. In 1889 there was no facility in the city for a theater or public meeting hall. On September 16, 1889, the Cotaco…

The Bank Street-Old Decatur Historic District is a historic district located in Decatur, Alabama. The district is made up of the original commercial and residential area of Decatur along the Tennessee River. The district contains 340 structures…