Happy Alabama Day!

Today is National Alabama Day for 2024. . .

Happy National Alabama Day ! ! ! 

Which State is AL:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that the initial Alabama parcel was home to indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Woodland period, from about 1000 BC to 1000 AD, saw the rise of the Eastern Agricultural Complex. The Mississippian culture, lasting until around 1600 AD, is known for building mounds, with Moundville being notable. Key groups then included the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, and Chickasaw. Spanish explorers first reached Alabama in the 16th century, with Alonso Alvarez de Pineda in 1519 and Hernando de Soto in 1540, but they did not settle. The first permanent European settlement was Mobile, established by the French in 1702, which later moved due to flooding. In the 1700s, Europeans, mainly from France and Canada, began to settle in Alabama to farm.

USA Alabama relief location map courtesy of Openverse

More History: The state of Alabama’s name comes from an Indian tribe within the Creek Confederacy, meaning “we stay here” or “we clear a path through the forest.” Alabama was acquired with the Native Americans in Alabama being removed from their land for cotton plantations and European American growth.  Alabama was a part of the Mississippi Territory from 1798 to 1817, then the Alabama Territory from 1817 to 1819, becoming the 22^nd state on December 14, 1819. In the 1830’s, most Native Americans in Alabama were removed from their land for cotton plantations and European American growth The state was significant in the Civil War, with Montgomery as the Confederacy’s first capital. In the mid-20th century, it was a key location in the Civil Rights Movement. Alabama’s population grew from over 125,000 in 1820, including about 500 free Blacks, to 300,000 by 1830, with nearly one-fifth enslaved. The state faced an economic depression after the 1837 crisis but made efforts for industrial growth in the late 1840s and ’50s. The Alabama Black Belt is known for ancient sea monster fossils, like Mosasaurs.

Climate of Alabama: Alabama has a climate is known for its humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters are mild and summers are hot, with average temperatures of 79°F (26°C) in summer and 48°F (9°C) in winter. The state has recorded temperatures as high as 112°F and as low as -27°F. Alabama receives about 56 inches of precipitation yearly, mostly along the coast, and experiences severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes. The state has four seasons and a growing season of 200 to 300 days, which supports agriculture and tourism. Alabama has an average total of 220 sunny days per year, a total average of 60% days being sunny.

More About Alabama: Throughout the years, Alabama has earned the titles of The Heart of Dixie, The Cotton State, The Lizard State, The Yellowhammer State, and The Camellia State. of the United States. Alabama is known for its food, including barbecue, fried catfish, shrimp and grits, and the MoonPie, as well as dishes like boiled peanuts and peach cobbler. The state has notable museums, such as the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Birmingham played a key role in the civil rights movement during the 1960s. Alabama’s economy includes diverse industries like aerospace and automotive. The state is also home to famous individuals like Hank Williams, a country singer, Booker T. Washington, an educator, George Washington Carver, an inventor, Nat “King” Cole, a jazz singer, and Harper Lee, an author. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens has various themed gardens.

The Great Location of Alabama: The state of Alabama spans 330 mile miles in length north to south, and 190 miles in width. It is bordered by Mississippi to the west, Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, and Florida plus the Gulf of Mexico to the south.

Greetings from Alabama – Large Letter Postcard (4453161831) courtesy of Openverse

Alabama’s Statehood Facts:

The History:

Alabama Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Alabama Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
22nd State. Alabama Territory “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (Modern), “Alabama State Song” by Edna Gockel Gussen (Original)	12/14/1819	Montgomery

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Some Great Alabama Sites:  Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Alabama:

• USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36602
• Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094
• Gulf State Park, 22050 Campground Rd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Legacy Museum, 400 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967
• U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, 2060 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

Memorable Alabama Events:  Here is a list of some events that happened in Alabama:

• Before 1500: The land is settled by the Choctaw, the Creek, Cherokee, and the Chickasaw.
  
• 1519: Spanish explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda arrives.
  
• 1540: Hernando de Soto arrives looking for gold.
  
• 1702: The first settlement, Fort Louis, is established by the French.
  
• 1763: The British take over from the French.
  
• 1813: The United States takes over after the War of 1812.
  
• 1817: The Alabama Territory is established by the U.S. Congress.
  
• 1861: Alabama secedes from the United States and joins the Confederacy. The Civil War begins.
  
• 1874: The Reconstruction comes to an end in Alabama.
  
• 1955: Rosa Parks is arrested for not giving up her seat on the bus. The Montgomery Bus Boycott begins.
  
• 1956: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s home is bombed.
  
• 1965: Martin Luther King, Jr. leads protesters on a march from Selma to Montgomery.
  
• 1970: The Space and Rocket Center is dedicated in Huntsville.

Lodge on Gorham’s Bluff courtesy of Openverse

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