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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery, Home of the Civil Rights Movement
"As a literary fan I was so excited to visit the historical Jazz Age family home of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda. The Fitzgeralds lived in the home from 1931 until 1932, and even wrote portions of their novels “Save Me the Waltz” and “Tender is the Night” during their time in Montgomery."
"Old Alabama Town is a series of more than 50 historic homes and buildings in historic downtown Montgomery, which have been restored to their original state and are open to the public for touring. Each property has been authentically furnished and outfitted to represent life in 19th- and early 20th-century Alabama, and interpreters are available throughout the neighborhood to answer questions. The centerpiece of the buildings is the Ordeman House, and admission includes a guided tour of this home, as well as a map and guide to the remaining properties."
"Historic Sites301 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104MoreLess Info. Old Town Alabama contains six blocks of restored buildings from the 18th and 19th century with each block having at least one costumed interpreter. The site has more than 50 buildings including a one-room schoolhouse, gristmill, cotton gin, antebellum mansion, log cabins, and slave quarters."
"Travel back in time to the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian eras at the Old Alabama Town. You will be able to see townhouses from the 19th century and 20th-century mansions, churches, and schools. All the structures are restored into their current forms."
"Wasabi is the first place I went to dine downtown after The Alley was complete. I was blown away by the combination of delicious, authentic (I…"