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Last known slave ship to the US should stay underwater to preserve ‘crime scene’, experts say
After the Civil War freed the survivors of the Clotilda, historical records show 32 of them bought land and established what ...
5 Alabama destinations in running for nationwide bragging rights
What do a battleship, a Birmingham beer bar and a Huntsville planetarium have in common? They're all up for recognition as ...
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Africatown to host Owambe Festival
According to a news release, the four-day festival is scheduled from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, 2025. Event organizers said the Black History Month celebration will include different activities ranging ...
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Four artifacts from Clotilda shipwreck undergoing conservation treatments
Following preservation work, these artifacts will be exhibited at the Africatown Heritage House where they will help illustrate the story of the 110 enslaved people aboard the Clotilda. “As the ...