By Jessie Johnson MSNHA graduate assistant Local museums are some of my favorite places to visit. I love learning about people and places I do not know much about. It makes me feel like I am connecting with that community, even if that is just for a small visit. One of the best local museums I […]
By Alana Rogers MSNHA graduate assistant Although you may not recognize his name, George Washington Goethals ranks was one of the most instrumental people who contributed to making the Shoals area what it is today. Born in New York City on June 29, 1858 (his parents had immigrated there from Belgium), Goethals worked hard to […]
By Greg Gresham North Alabama Civil War Round Table If you’ve ever been in Pope’s Tavern Museum, you might remember seeing an extremely large cannonball, much bigger than anything you will ever see at Shiloh or Corinth, the nearest two Civil War battlefield parks to Florence. It’s often displayed with a small notecard stating essentially […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYg6-zTwrwA Exploring Beautiful Northwest Alabama. Follow the moon with Doug, Cathy and Maggie Mae as we travel to the Coon Dog Cemetary near Cherokee Alabama. A final resting spot for champion coondog, including Troop, who was born nearly 100 years ago and laid to rest in 1937. Just down the road was Cedar Creek Dam, […]
10 North Alabama Day Trip Ideas for the Adventurous! Whether you reside in North Alabama, or you’re visiting for a long weekend, you’re likely looking for some fun things to do! If you’re adventurous and ready to explore all that North Alabama has to offer, this blog is for you! Check out these 10 North […]
New Year, New Blog! Here are some ways to make this year your best year yet! If you don’t have a New Year’s Resolution yet, don’t worry! This might give you a little inspiration. If you’ve already broken your New Year’s Resolution, no judgment here! You can start fresh with one of these options on […]
St. Patrick’s Day has a way of bringing out the Irish in everyone. Whether it’s celebrating at your local brewery or simply donning green to ring in the occasion, Florence has lots to do if you’re wanting to embrace the luck o’ the Irish (sorry, I had to). We’ve compiled a list of options for […]
Spooky events, haunted attractions and tours are abundant this Halloween season in The Shoals! From Oktoberfest to haunted walks, there is something for everyone to get into the Halloween spirit! Check out just a few events happening throughout the month below! If you’d like to see our full October calendar of events, click here! Oktoberfest 2019 […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and we’ve got you covered on the perfect date ideas! From daytime outings and budget-friendly options to creative activities and, of course, the best traditional suggestions to wine and dine your date in style to make the night out in Florence fun! A DATE WITH DIM SUM Valentine’s Day doesn’t […]
This week we ventured further into Lauderdale County to check out some cool shops, eateries and meet some even cooler people! Our first stop was right off County Road 47, a charming little spot called The Mercantile Picker! The Mercantile Picker is owned by Pattie Bryan. She was there to welcome us in and tell […]
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