Patron Past Stories

PATRONS – In early Alabama, every free white male – 16 to 50 was subject to serve in the military

{Can you imagine being forced to serve in the militia until the age of 50?} THE MILITARY FORCES OF ALABAMA by THOMAS M. OWEN,…

Patron Past Stories

PATRON – Living conditions were difficult in early steel days – this film & vintage photographs tell the tale

[These photographs of Birmingham, Alabama were taken in 1936.] Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. Most of the original settlers were of English…

Patron Past Stories

PATRON + Pioneer Talladega, Its Minutes and Memories Chap. 2 -Court site owned by colored man & medals from King George found

PIONEER TALLADEGA, ITS MINUTES AND MEMORIES By Jehu Wellington Vandiver Chapter 2 Much history is entombed in court house records. After these official legal…