- "Alabama Day" Commemorates Statehood Feature
December 14 is the anniversary of Alabama becoming the 22nd state. The transition from territory to statehood... more >> - Alabama and the Civil War Feature
The American Civil War left an undeniable legacy in Alabama, where ideologies ranged from fiery secessionism... more >> - Baseball in Alabama
Alabama is the birthplace of some of baseball's most celebrated stars. Long-time home run king Henry... more >> - College Football in Alabama Feature
College football is by far the most popular spectator sport in the state. Historically successful programs... more >> - Confederate Warships Feature
Three Confederate ships were connected to Alabama during the Civil War. The CSS Alabama... more >> - Fauna of Alabama Feature
Alabama is home to an impressive array of flora and fauna, due largely to its diverse habitats. Alabama's... more >> - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feature
January 21 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday celebrating the birth of the nation's... more >> - Musicians of Alabama Feature
Alabama has a rich musical heritage that has produced some of the nation's most influential composers,... more >> - NASA in Alabama
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been an integral part of Huntsville and... more >> - The Scottsboro Trials
In March 1931, nine young black men were removed from a train and arrested in Jackson County, Alabama,... more >> - South Alabama Out of Doors Feature
The Mobile-Tensaw delta has historically been a prime agricultural location, as well as a source of fish,... more >> - The Auburn Creed
A scan of the original Auburn Creed written by Auburn University history professor and football coach... more >> - The Civil Rights Movement in Alabama Feature
Alabama was the site of many key events in the American civil rights movement. Rosa Parks's stand... more >> - The Medical Profession in Alabama Feature
Alabama is home to a number of distinguished physicians, nurses, and medical institutions. If confirmed,... more >> - Women's History Month Feature
The accomplishments of Alabama women resonate across the state, the nation, and the world. Three famous... more >>
Features
Mobile and Mardi Gras Feature
Now largely a secular festival, Mardi Gras originated as a Christian celebration. The season runs between the Feast of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday in the spring, culminating in the revelry of Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") which falls on February 21st this year. Mobile, Alabama, was the first U.S. locale to celebrate the festival in the early eighteenth century, when it was still a French colony. Celebrations include balls and parades featuring elaborate floats and costumes created by the city's Mystic societies.
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