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Historic Sites in Alabama
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Alabama Constitution Village
The village consists of eight reconstructed buildings from 1819.
Buildings include the Confectionery Shop, Constitution Hall, the
Stephen Neal house, including the stables, the barn and detached
kitchen, Clement Clay Law Office, the Humphrey-Rodgers House (a
brick Georgian Revival townhouse), and the John Boardman Complex
which includes slaves' and servants' quarters, a newspaper shop
and a library. For information call: (800)678-1819
Arab Historical Society
The arab Historical Complex contains buildings from the arab
area that were built in the 1880 to 1935 time period. These
buildings represent the lifestyle of the area during its most
formative years. There are currently two buildings restored (the
1935 Old Hunt School and a 1912 church), with reconstruction of
a third due to be completed in 1996. The complex is being
financed through donations and the sale of Historical Society
publications. The completed complex will contain eight or more
buildings representing most of the activities carried on in that
time period. For information call: (205)586-4225
Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park
The Bibb County Iron Company began making iron here in 1862 and
soon became a Confederate ironworks. The Union soldiers
destroyed the works in 1865. after the war, Thomas Jefferson
Peter rebuilt the furnace, but competition from the Birmingham
furnaces forced him out of business by 1894. In addition to the
remains of the furnaces, the park offers hiking/nature trails,
campsites, a Country Store, a museum cabin and swimming pool.
For information call: (205)665-1856
Fort Gaines Historic Site
Fort Gaines is a Renaissance-style fort established in 1821 to
provide coastal defense against foreign aggression. It was an
important site during the Civil Wars famous Battle of Mobile Bay
("Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!"). See the battlements
and soldier's living quarters which were used from the 1800s to
1946. Touch the cannons actually used during battle, and explore
the tunnels and bastions that made the fort strong. Browse
through the museum and other exhibit rooms. Special events
monthly. For information call: (334)861-6992
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
Begun originally in 1830, the ironworks were greatly expanded
after William J. Sanders purchased the operation in 1862. By
1864, Tannehill turned out as many as 20 tons of pig iron a day
as part of the Confederate war industry. However, in March 1865,
the Eighth Iowa Cavalry destroyed the works. Today, there are
more than 1500 acres preserved for hiking, camping and
recreation. Visitors may view the massive stone furnaces and
learn about alabama's 19th century iron industry in the Iron and
Steel Museum. The park includes a cotton gin, pioneer farm and
working gristmill. Campgrounds are on-site and nearby Tannehill
Trails offers horseback riding. For information call:
(205)477-5711
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