The wooden watering hole has seen countless storms since opening on the Alabama and Florida state lines in 1964. It was constructed on land set aside for a new bridge that added two miles of beach to Alabama. And conveniently for the owners, the Alabama side was in a dry county, making it an essential stop for travelers. For many years, it was the only building for miles, … [Read more...] about Flora Bama: The Bar That Spans Two States
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The South Carolina Yoruba Village of Oyotunji
Driving down Coastal Highway 17 between Charleston and Savannah, you see the landscape change from palmetto trees to pine forests as you move inland. But one sign stands out among the rest. African Village Oyotunji. As Seen on TV. There’s not much to this area, the no-man’s land between Beaufort and Yemassee. Just a few houses and convenience stores. It’s around the … [Read more...] about The South Carolina Yoruba Village of Oyotunji
15 Southern Podcasts to Listen To
Podcasts are the new wave of storytelling, bringing to life the tales from around the region. You can find them on nearly every topic including the Southern Gothic-style tales from the South. Do you have a favorite podcast we left out? Let us know below! True Crime The Color Line Murders This incredible podcast by Shannon Ballard tells the stories of the lynchings of … [Read more...] about 15 Southern Podcasts to Listen To
Angola: Alcatraz of the South
The History of Angola An 8,000-acre plot of land between New Orleans, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi was purchased in 1880 by Confederate Major Samuel James. It was named Angola for the country of origin of the slaves that worked the land shaped by the Mississippi River. Once the existing prisons in New Orleans and Baton Rouge became old and overcrowded, the … [Read more...] about Angola: Alcatraz of the South
The Secret City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
A rural Tennessee community was thrust onto the international stage when the truth came out about its ties to World War II. In 1942, in an effort to prevent the Germans from making their own version and in reaction to Pearl Harbor, Robert Oppenheimer and his fellow scientists started the Manhattan Project. The secret project was made up of three remote locations where … [Read more...] about The Secret City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
