Facebook pages for lovers of Alabama history
By Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.com AL.com /storypackage /#article_inset Article
After I wrote last week about Facebook pages that focus on Alabama history, I got more recommendations from readers. Read the initial story "7 awesome Facebook pages for people who love Alabama" here.
Below is the new list, 6 more Facebook pages for lovers of Alabama history from AL.com readers:
Alabama Heritage Magazine
Alabama Heritage is a beautifully designed and wonderfully executed magazine that focuses on our state's history. If you haven't checked it out, you should. You can order one on the website here.
Rebecca Todd Minder, digital media editor for the magazine, wrote that it also has an informative Facebook page: "Alabama Heritage is a history magazine, published quarterly by UA, UAB and the Alabama Department of Archives and History. We focus on the people, places, and events that helped shape the state of Alabama into what it is today. Along with the State Archives, State Tourism, and others, we were instrumental in the development of the "Becoming Alabama" series, which commemorates Alabama's experiences related to the Creek War, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement. We are also working with the state as we prepare for Alabama's bicentennial celebration."
Minder said the writers make a concerted effort to provide interesting facts on Facebook. "We launched a successful This Day in History series on Facebook and are now providing 'Did you know ...?' tidbits, along with highlighting each of our 67 counties and soon will be featuring ghost towns of Alabama," Minder said. "We also share important and fun events across the state. Often, we have Facebook fans who thank us for offering them a historic look at our state, stating that we teach them more than they learned in school!" Check out the page here.
Alabama Department of Archives & History
I frequently use the Alabama Department of Archives & History's online resources to research my articles. Check out the site here.
Georgia Ann Conner wrote to let me know the ADAH, the state's official repository for historical records, also has a Facebook page filled with photos. "We share historic photos, artifacts from our collection, promote our events and museum, and educational resources and information. Today, we've been documenting filming of Oprah's new movie 'Selma' ... You can also follow us on twitter and Instagram @AlabamaArchives."
Conner wrote that the ADAH has been in operation for 114 years and encourages residents to visit free-to-the-public Museum of Alabama.
Huntsville Revisited
You can choose one of two ways to check out the historical photos from Huntsville Revisited, founded by William H. Hampton: the page or the group. He describes the page this way: "Founded in 1978, Huntsville Revisited is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich, diverse history of Huntsville-Madison County, Alabama. You will find Huntville's most diverse collection of photos and stories anywhere. Companion sites include Alabama Revisited, and Huntsville-Madison County Video Revisited."
Read a related story from AL.com here.
Yesteryear & Today in Elmore County
Another reader-recommended site is Yesteryear & Today in Elmore County. See it here. This site features historical photos of Elmore County and its cities and towns. The description states: "The purpose of this page is to share photographs, both historic and current, of places in Elmore County, Alabama."
Times Gone By-History of Montgomery
A reader said the Facebook page "Times Gone By - History of Montgomery" has "Great pictures, stories, and historical references," according to one of my readers.
The page description states: "History and preservation go hand in hand to retain a spirit of community, recognize the value of our past, and plan for our future." Visit the page here.
Limestone County Archives
The Facebook page for Limestone County Archives features old photos and tidbits of historical information, often as they relate to current news events in the county. The description states its mission is "to procure, preserve, restore, maintain, study, and promote manuscripts, instruments, records, charters, evidence, and documents of a public or private nature which may have statistical, legal or historical significance to Limestone County, Ala., its government or residents, or such documents as might be desirable to the association and to encourage public interest."