Features
"Alabama Day"
December 14 is the anniversary of Alabama becoming the 22nd state. The transition from territory to statehood...Alabama Governors
Alabama has played an important role in many of the most significant events in U.S. history, from the...Alabama Olympians
Alabama is well-known for its success in college football, but the state has produced many Olympic champions...Alabama State Parks
Alabama is home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the United States, and many of its natural...Alabama and the Courts
The state of Alabama has played a role in some of the most significant court cases...Alabama's Railroad History
Railroads played an integral role in Alabama’s history and economic development as a state.Alabamians in Space
Alabama has a long and storied history with the U.S. space program, beginning in the...American Indians in Alabama
Alabama's indigenous history can be traced back more than 10,000 years, to the Paleoindian...Ancient Alabama
Long before Alabama was Alabama, prehistoric life thrived in the area that now encompasses the state. Although …Animals in Alabama
Alabama is home to an impressive array of flora and fauna, due largely to its diverse habitats. Alabama's...Baseball in Alabama
Alabama is the birthplace of some of baseball's most celebrated stars. Long-time home run king Henry...Civil Rights Movement in Alabama Feature
Alabama was the site of many key events in the American civil rights movement. Rosa Parks's stand...Civil War Feature
The American Civil War left an undeniable legacy in Alabama, where ideologies ranged from fiery secessionism...College Football in Alabama
College football is by far the most popular spectator sport in the state. Historically successful programs...Colonial Era in Alabama
The European presence in what is now Alabama began in the early sixteenth century, when Spanish explorers...Confederate Warships
Several Confederate ships were connected to Alabama during the Civil War. The CSSAlabama, ...Historic Structures of Alabama
Alabama's landscape is dotted with numerous historic structures that record the state's history.Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1994, the U.S. Congress established a federal holiday to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King...Medicine in Alabama
Alabama has produced a number of distinguished physicians, nurses, and medical institutions. Three Alabama...Mobile and Mardi Gras
Now largely a secular festival, Mardi Gras originated as a Christian celebration. The season runs between...Musicians of Alabama
Alabama has a rich musical heritage that has produced some of the nation's most influential composers,...NASA in Alabama
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been an integral part of Huntsville and...Notable Women of Alabama
The accomplishments of Alabama women resonate across the state, the nation, and the world. Three famous...Pulitzer Prize Winners of Alabama
The Pulitzer Prize, established in 1917, is one of the top awards for journalists and writers, and it...State Capitals
Alabama has had five capitals since it became part of the United States. During the territorial period,...The Scottsboro Trials
In March 1931, nine young black men were removed from a train and arrested in Jackson County, Alabama,...Transportation in Alabama
Alabama's history and development are in large part a result of the evolution of transportation...World War I in Alabama
The outbreak of World War I in July 1914 brought many changes to the lives of Alabamians, even though...