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The Joy of Spirits

December 3, 2024

Moonshine or fine whisky ? What conversations around alcohol do you remember at family events. What were the preferences … the likes … the dislikes?

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House Built with Love

November 24, 2024

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

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Historical Maps Hiding in Plain Sight ... in front of your face

November 19, 2024

When visiting your ancestor's hometown ... look around for old buildings and landmarks of the past.

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History in Plain Sight on a Church Cornerstone

November 15, 2024

Reading the names inscribed may reveal an Ancestor.

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To Our Veterans Who Served and made a Difference in our Country and in the World

November 11, 2024

We give thanks to all the Men and Women Who Served or are currently serving our Country..

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African American Cemeteries Need Attention

November 6, 2024

A Call to Action to Cleanup African American Cemeteries

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Negro Schools Valued Education

October 27, 2024

In the early 1900s more colored schools was built to educate the negro children in the state.

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Oral Histories From The Past Give a View of What Life was Like

October 21, 2024

Oral Histories of local communities can be found in libraries, universities, businesses, genealogy socities, archieves, private collections and online databases.

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Family Photos have Many Memories

October 18, 2024

The Lewis Bradford Family Gathering back in the Day

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Historical Photo of Records: No Longer Available for Public to Review.

October 8, 2024

The Past is our future, make sure you document your findings.

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The Pendleton Store Still Stands

September 29, 2024

While driving through the Northeast corner of Jefferson County, in the old community of Patrick City, which is now Leeds, Alabama. The Pendleton’s came from Margaret, Alabama. When they moved into Patrick City, they didn’t have a place for simple groceries. In the evening after school, kids would come to the store and visit with Mrs. Pendleton.

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