Montgomery, Alabama, was originally inhabited by Native American tribes and received its name from a Revolutionary War general. The city was founded in 1819 along the Alabama River. It became the state's capital in 1846, and it has remained ever since. During the Civil War, it was the first capital of the Confederate States of America until it moved to Richmond, Virginia. In … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Montgomery, Alabama
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Big Fish Filming Locations to Visit
Based on the book Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions by Daniel Wallace, the Tim Burton film is about Edward Bloom and his unusual life full of unbelievable characters. On his deathbed, his son tries to discover what, if anything, his father told him is actually true. The movie was filmed almost entirely in Alabama and many locations from the Big Fish movie set are open … [Read more...] about Big Fish Filming Locations to Visit
Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
Zelda Sayre was born in 1900 as the youngest of six children in Montgomery, Alabama. Her family was prominent in the city and throughout the South, and her father was a state Supreme Court justice. She was a dancer and active in the local social scene. In 1918, she met her future husband, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was visiting Montgomery with his army regiment. They quickly … [Read more...] about Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2018 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
Film Friday: Selma
Based on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., Selma describes the period when the civil rights activist sought to gain equal voting rights for African Americans. It stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, and Oprah Winfrey. Specific scenes were filmed at the places they occurred in real life, such as Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and the Georgia Capitol in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Selma
