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Civil War in Alabama
The American Civil War left an undeniable legacy in Alabama, where ideologies ranged from fiery secessionism to ardent Unionism . The first capital of the Confederacy was located in Montgomery . Union supporters in Winston County...
Alabama and the Courts
The state of Alabama has played a role in some of the most significant court cases in the United States. Many of the cases, such as the Scottsboro Trials (pictured at left) that reached the U.S. Supreme Court changed the American political...
Civil Rights Movement in Alabama
Alabama was the site of many key events in the American civil rights movement. Rosa Parks's stand against segregation on a public bus led to the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the violence targeted toward the Freedom Riders of the early...
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALABAMA
Welcome to your free, online resource on Alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. This site offers articles on Alabama's people, events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more.
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