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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Even the most casual student of Huntsville history is familiar with the name Lily Flag, a world-famous Jersey cow who produced a record 1,047 pounds of butter in 1892. She was owned by Gen. Samuel…
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The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) kicked off Huntsville History Month, the community-wide campaign that celebrates the area’s rich historical heritage throughout the…
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Photo Credit: Marty Sellers Just two miles from downtown Huntsville, tucked inside a residential area, you’ll find an interesting remnant of local history. Three Caves sits among the trees on Land…
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Huntsville has a rich history, and is a great place to visit to explore some unique historical treasures. There are several easy ways to add these to include these in a visit to the city, including…
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The Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center® and the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau are temporarily located at 132 Holmes Avenue NW.
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