Here is a photo of the Administration Building of the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home on Elm Street in Troy. Do you know what this building is used for today? #ReunionTroy#AL200#ALABAMA200
On this day in 1847, the Alabama legislature begins its first session in the new capital of Montgomery. The capitol building cost $75,000 to build and was paid for by the citizens of Montgomery. It was destroyed by fire two years later. #AL200#ALABAMA200#AlabamaHistory
On this day in 1919, Loraine Bedsole Bush becomes the first woman to head a state agency in Alabama when she is named director of the newly created Child Welfare Department. #AL200#ALABAMA200#HonoringOurPeople
#TodayInAlabamaHistory W. C. Handy is born in Florence, Alabama. Handy brought the sounds of African-American blues to mainstream culture when he composed a song in 1909 that became known as “The Memphis Blues.”
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Had a great time viewing “Voices of Our Veterans” today! Thank you to Nelsey Leverette and Dianna Lee for putting this amazing documentary together and thank you to the veterans that were kind enough to share their story!
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VETERAN HISTORY TRAIL: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10th from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Explore exhibits, memorobilia, and aircrafts from WWI to the Iraq War at the Pioneer Museum Of Alabama, Conecuh River Depot Military Museum & Gift Shop, and Troy Municipal Airport!
Interested in what is going on for our Veterans Weekend Celebration?! Stop by the gazebo in Downtown Troy Alabama and check out our giant Schedule of Events! #ReunionTroy#AL200#HonoringOurPeople#Veterans
This Friday we kick off our Veterans Weekend Celebration! All events are completely FREE and open to everyone! Check out our breakdown of events, we look forward to seeing you there! #Veterans#AL200#ReunionTroy#HonoringOurPeople
We can't wait for our Veterans Weekend Celebration! The first event that will kick off this very special weekend is the 18th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast Program on Friday, November 9th at 8:00am!
This event is hosted by the Colley Senior Complex and is FREE for ALL Veterans!