A House Divided: Lauderdale Countians and the Civil War By Lee Freeman, Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Local History-Genealogy Dept. Florence’s Confederate monument outside the present (third) courthouse might cause
By Lee Freeman Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Local History-Genealogy Dept. Florence native Lee Freeman has been the local historian-genealogist at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library since 1997. The author of one book
It’s the season for graduations & get-togethers & other good reasons for a northwest-Alabama road trip. If you’re headed to any of MSNHA’s six counties, you’ll want these recommendations from
By Cathy Wood, MSNHA media coordinator Whether you live in northwest Alabama & want spring-break ideas close to home or you live farther away & are making the MSNHA your
By Katie Randall, MSNHA historic-preservation consultant What do you think of when you think of a historic walking tour: pamphlets and brochures with a map guiding you from site to
By Cathy Wood, MSNHA media coordinator Welcome to the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area blog! We’re glad you stopped by. This is your VIP access to what makes northwest Alabama