University of Alabama’s Slavery Apology

Buried near this plaque are Jack Rudolph and William “Boysey” Brown, two slaves owned by University of Alabama faculty, and William J. Crawford, a University student who died in 1844.

Rudolph was born in Africa about 1791 and died May 5, ...

The Lower Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial

President John F. Kennedy said, " A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors; the men it remembers."

It is our intention to remember and honor these men from Alabama ...

The First Baptist Church Huntsville, Alabama

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The First Baptist Church Huntsville Alabama

Oldest Baptist Church (Missionary) in Alabama organized June 3, 1809 as the West Fork of Flint River Church. Presiding Clergy:

John Canterbury, John McCutchen and John Nicholson.

Renamed Enon Church and called John Canterbury as 1st ...

Garrity's Alabama Battery

Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.

Garrity's Alabama Battery.

Two 10 Pdr. Parrotts, Two 12 Pdr. Napoleons.

Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.

Hindman's Division.

Nov. 1863.

Capt. James Garrity, Commanding.

1st Lieut. Philip Bond.

1st Lieut. Maynard A. Hassell.

2nd Lieut. Henry F. Carroll.

The section of Parrott guns ...

Bayou La Batre, Alabama

The stream near the site, known as Bayou la Batre, was known during the period of French occupation as "Riviere d'Erbane," then as "Rivere la batterie" because of the French artillery battery located on it's banks. The towns name consists ...