Editor’s Note: this article is repurposed from a presentation created by the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932) was a business man and philanthropist who, among…
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If you visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, you might see a peculiar grave site with bananas placed on top of it. This is the final resting place of Miss Baker, the first monkeynaut. This is her…
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What was once known to Hunstville as Memorial Plaza, has become a wonderful historical resource and art center providing a unique and educational experience in the heart of North Huntsville. For…
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Ever wonder why the Rocket City’s skyline might seem a little short for a city that reaches for the stars? Here are ten stories about Huntsville’s ten-story limit (sort of). The Backstory on…
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You might have noticed a decorative new addition in Downtown Huntsville at the Madison County Courthouse. A bell now sits on the southside square just across from Harrison Brothers Hardware and…
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Maybe they’re names you know, or maybe you don’t know the name but you know what they did. Whether they kicked a planet out of the solar system or inspired a Disney character or set a record for…
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Peanut butter and jelly. Chips and salsa. Batman and Robin. Huntsville and rockets. Some things just go together. This year marks a special anniversary for that last combination – as of 2020…
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As the 2010s come to a close, we’re struck how much Huntsville and the surrounding area has changed. There’s still much to see in the coming years, but the Rocket City has enjoyed a decade of…
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Are you feeling the need to unplug and take a step back in time? During October, Huntsville History Month, Burritt on the Mountain is the perfect place to escape from the modern world, enjoy the…
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Huntsville History Month is right around the corner and there are many awesome tours and strolls happening throughout the month. Maybe you aren’t able to make any of the tour times. Maybe you’d rather…
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