February is Black history Month.
This commemoration recognizes the long history of Blacks
in America and their contributions to society as well as the struggle
for equality that continues to this day.
Special guided tours (group tours
of 10 or more only)
In honor of Black Heritage month, Old Alabama Town will
offer a special guided tour for groups of 10 or more every Thursday
in February at 9 am,10:30 am and 1 pm. Group rates available.
The tour includes the church, school, shotgun House, grocery store
and the slave quarters. For information, call 334-240-4517.
Grange Hall School - “Journey
To Justice”
The struggle to gain freedom and civil rights experienced by African-Americans
is a study of courage and fortitude. Students will study the background
of the slave trade, learn personal traits of 19th century slaves
as revealed in primary sources, and discern survival skills as
expressed in music and storytelling. Students will study outstanding
African-American Alabamians. 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades. One class
per session.
Call 334-240-4517 for information, availability and reservations.
AVAILABLE: February: 9:00 am - 11:30 or 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm
Students - $4.00
'Plantation
Heirs' in Concert
Sunday,
Feb. 15th, the Plantation Heirs, a group dedicated to traditional
spiritual music for a number of years will perform in the 1880's
Old Alabama Town Church at 3pm, dressed in 19th century period
clothing. Make plans to attend or call 334-240-4517 for more information.
Richard Bailey Lecture - “Lifting
The Veil”
Sunday,
February 29, 2 pm In the Old Alabama Town Reception Center
The Educational Achievements of:
William H. Council,1875, Booker T. Washington ,1881 and H. Council
Trenholm,1925
This presentation will explore the educational climate of this
period of American History, offer explanations for why these three
previously unknown persons chose to make their marks in education,
distill their contributions and legacies, and evaluate the educational
landscape once they left the scene. There will also be a brief
discussion of how these three figures influenced the history of
Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee Institute, and Alabama State
University.
Richard Bailey, Ph.D.
Maxwell Air Force Base
