Tucked away at the heart of the City of Madison is historic downtown Madison. Once called Madison Station for the 1850s era Memphis and Charleston railway depot built there, the old town, residences…
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The Singing River Trail is much more than just another greenway. It's an outdoor experience which promises to connect people with Alabama history through storytelling and educational pieces along the…
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Artist’s rendition of SLS on the launch pad. (Credit: NASA) Almost seventy years ago, Huntsville first earned the nickname “The Rocket City” through hard work; engineering prowess; blood, sweat and…
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Built in 1819, a visit to Alabama’s oldest house museum will transport you through time to antebellum life in Huntsville. The house showcases exquisite nineteenth century antiques and furnishings…
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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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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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Celebrities Who Have Visited The U.S. Space and Rocket Center Blog post written in 2020 and shared originally by U.S. Space and Rocket Center 1. In 1979, the Rocket Center was the filming location…
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For more than a quarter of a century, the Huntsville Pilgrimage Association has organized the annual Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, their biggest event each year to help fund raise and support their…
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Horace Moore was a raw, talented left-handed pitcher who was a victim of his era. Despite Jackie Robinson’s breaking the color barrier in 1947 and a growing number of Black stars in the major leagues…
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Huntsville athletes have made history in numerous sports. But what about the history-makers who came here to play, whether for a season, a college career – or just 200 laps or 18 holes? Take a look…
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