- "Alabama Day" Commemorates Statehood Feature
December 14 is the anniversary of Alabama becoming the 22nd state. The transition from territory to statehood... more >> - Alabama Governors
Alabama has played an important role in many of the most significant events in U.S. history, from the... 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 >> - Colonial Era in Alabama
The European presence in what is now Alabama began in the early sixteenth century, when Spanish explorers... 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 >> - Mobile and Mardi Gras Feature
Now largely a secular festival, Mardi Gras originated as a Christian celebration. The season runs between... 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 >> - Native Americans in Alabama Feature
Alabama’s Native American history can be traced back more than 10,000 years, to the Paleoindian... 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 >> - State Capitals
Alabama has had five capitals since it became part of the United States. During the territorial period,... 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 >> - Transportation in Alabama
Alabama’s history and development are in large part a result of the evolution of transportation... more >>
Features
Women's History Month Feature
The accomplishments of Alabama women resonate across the state, the nation, and the world. Three famous women from the state have received the nation's highest civilian awards: Helen Keller, the Congressional Medal of Freedom; Rosa Parks, the Congressional Gold Medal; and Harper Lee, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Alabama women have broken barriers in the military, the law, education, and sports; influenced politics, institutions, and religion; and enriched lives through music, literature, and art.
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