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Care & Feeding of Your Old House
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 15:32

In honor of National Preservation Month in May, Old Alabama Town is hosting a workshop on Old House Living for historic homeowners. This free event is not to be missed by those who reside in Old Cloverdale, Capitol Heights, Garden District, Idlewild or any of the area’s historic neighborhoods. Call 240-4512 to register.

Presentation Schedule

  • 9-9:10 a.m.              Greetings from Landmarks President Wilbur Hill
  • 9:10-9:35 a.m.         "Architectural Review Board Whats and Whys,"  Brandon Brazil
  • 9:35-10:00 a.m.       "The Color Purple...Great Play, But for a House?"  Bil Hitchcock
  • 10:00-10:10 a.m.      Break
  • 10:10-10:35 a.m.      "Greening Up Your Windows"  Hilda Dent
  • 10:35-11:00 a.m.      "Termites, Beetles and Fungus...Oh My!"  Jerry Penson
  • 11:00-11:25 a.m.      "Financing the Fixer-Upper"  Denton Hawk
  • 11:25-11:45 a.m.      "Does it Pay to Buy in a Historic District?"  Sandra Nickel
 

Upcoming Events

Jam Sessions, 
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Noon

Half-Price Saturdays,
Throughout August

Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute,
September 12, 7 p.m.

Rivers, Rails & Rights Tour,
September 25, 2 p.m.

Tavern Fest,
October 22, 6 p.m.

Visit our complete calendar of events

Did You Know?

On the evening of April 2, 1825, the famous French hero Marquis de Lafayette stopped for food, drink and a night's rest at Lucas Tavern. The historically preserved structure is available for viewing daily at Old Alabama Town.

 

Famous Alabamians

Birmingham native Emmylou Harris is a legendary singer-songwriter. The multi-Grammy Award winner has been named to VH1's list of 100 Most Influential Women in Rock and Roll and CMT's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. In 2010, she is reorganizing the iconic music festival of the 1990s, Lilith Fair.

This Month in Alabama History

On July 27, 1863, William Lowndes Yancey died at the age of 48. The main author of Alabama's ordinance of secession, which removed Alabama from the Union, he was one of the leading "fire-eaters" who influenced southern states to secede. His former home is on site at Old Alabama Town.

 

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