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The Most Interesting Historical Places in Alabama

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Historical Places in Alabama

Bellingrath Gardens and Home ©
Historic Walking Area
Bellingrath Gardens and Home , Theodore
4.7
Bellingrath Gardens and Home, a former holiday fishing camp, features meandering paths among azaleas, camellias and annuals-filled beds--as w
Tours from $25
Fort Morgan Historic Site ©
Battlefield
Fort Morgan Historic Site , Fort Morgan
4.4
Operated by the Alabama Historical Commission, Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 and is one of Alabama's National Historical Landmarks. www.f
Tours from $35
Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home
Historic Site
Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home , Montgomery
4.7
Tours from $12
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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
On this three hour WALKING & DRIVING tour, you’ll travel around Birmingham to learn about the struggle for equal rights from the end of the Civil War up through the Civil Rights movement. Your tour will begin at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the leader of the local movement Civil Rights struggle. We’ll discuss why the Civil Rights movement was needed and what led to segregation's fall. As you visit the major churches, parks and houses, you'll learn about a few groups who fought for Civil Rights in Birmingham and who fought against it.
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Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church ©
Religious Site
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church , Montgomery
4.8
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The church was designated as a National Historic Land
Tours from $6
First White House of the Confederacy ©
Historic Site
First White House of the Confederacy , Montgomery
4.4
The White House of the Confederacy was the executive residence of President Jefferson Davis and family while the capital of the Confederate S

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Historic destinations in Alabama

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Alabama

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Known as a focal point of the civil rights struggle in the 1960s, Alabama features diverse landscapes that include tall mountains, rolling hills, and gentle plains. Though still largely undiscovered by foreign visitors, Alabama offers tourists a chance to discover the distinct culture of the Deep South. In addition to well-preserved examples of antebellum architecture, this area also boasts an outstanding local cuisine, famous for traditional barbecue recipes passed down from generation to generation. Looking for outdoorsy things to do? Nature lovers on holiday can explore the state's beaches, rugged canyons, and lush river valleys. Our United States trip planner allows you to plan your trip to Alabama and a wealth of other destinations big and small.
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