Founded in the late 1810s on the Alabama River, the city of Montgomery grew rapidly to become the capital of the state just 27 years later, in 1846. The Confederacy chose Montgomery as its official national capital in 1861. The city remains today a strong bastion of Southern fervor. Yet Montgomery has come a tremendous [...]

Birmingham is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts as it is surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Appalachian foothills. Despite the allure of the landscape, the site for the city was not chosen for the charm of its surroundings, but the rich deposits of steel-making minerals that lie beneath the land’s surface. It wasn’t [...]