Whether you're a motorsports fan or just curious, make your way to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama, a short drive from Birmingham. Founded by collector and racing legend George Barber in the 1960s, the humble collection eventually developed into the largest motorcycle collection in the world and opened to the public in 1995. What to See … [Read more...] about Visiting the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Birmingham
Weekend Guide to Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama has been known for many things over the years. In its early days, it was known for the steel industry. In the 1960s, it was known for important events in the Civil Rights Movement. And today, it's at a crossroads between the past and present. Steel mills have been repurposed into new spaces and young people have brought in a thriving music scene along … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Birmingham, Alabama
Southern Stays: The Redmont Hotel
Originally opened in 1925, the Redmont Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama re-opened and was completely renovated in 2016 for future generations of visitors to enjoy. The oldest hotel in the city, it was ahead of its time with private baths, chilled water, and ceiling fans to protect from the Southern humidity. Celebrities like Hank Williams and Kareem Abdul-Jabar stayed here … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Redmont Hotel
Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham, Alabama is home to many important landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement. The most important place to see is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a massive interpretive museum and research center downtown. Opened in 1992, the Smithsonian affiliate's tours start in the atrium, where guides share important information on the facility and tell you where to … [Read more...] about Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Film Friday: 42
The movie '42' tells the life story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who made history when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson endures abuse because of his race but goes on to become one of the most respected athletes of all time. It stars Harrison Ford, T.R. Knight, and the late Chadwick Boseman as Robinson. The movie is actually filmed in many of the areas … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 42
