Blog https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/ Blog and Important Information for Huntsville Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:26:16 +0000 Enjoy Your Day in Historic Downtown Madison https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/enjoy-your-day-in-historic-downtown-madison/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/enjoy-your-day-in-historic-downtown-madison/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/enjoy-your-day-in-historic-downtown-madison/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Tucked away at the heart of the City of Madison is historic downtown Madison. Once called Madison Station for the 1850s era Memphis and Charleston railway depot built there, the old town, residences,

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Indoor Activities To Beat The Cold In Huntsville https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/indoor-activities-to-beat-the-cold-in-huntsville/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/indoor-activities-to-beat-the-cold-in-huntsville/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/indoor-activities-to-beat-the-cold-in-huntsville/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600

When the temperatures drop in Huntsville, Alabama, finding ways to stay entertained without braving the cold can feel challenging. Luckily, the Rocket City has so many exciting indoor options for

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Historic Homes in Huntsville: Dive Into Huntsville's Past and Hidden Stories https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/historic-huntsville-homes-spite-house-salem-witch-house-backwards-house/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/historic-huntsville-homes-spite-house-salem-witch-house-backwards-house/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/historic-huntsville-homes-spite-house-salem-witch-house-backwards-house/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

The old adage, "if these walls could talk" is an appropriate one for the historic districts of Huntsville, where old buildings hold tales of countless heartaches, conversations, dramas, and secrets

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Ghosts of the Rocket City: Huntsville’s Haunted History https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/ghosts-of-the-rocket-city-huntsvilles-haunted-history/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/ghosts-of-the-rocket-city-huntsvilles-haunted-history/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/ghosts-of-the-rocket-city-huntsvilles-haunted-history/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500

October in Huntsville feels different. The air is cooler, the crunch of leaves underfoot is louder, and twilight lingers just long enough to make ordinary streets feel mysterious. Historic homes cast

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Rocket City Civil Rights Driving Tour https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/rocket-city-civil-rights-driving-tour/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/rocket-city-civil-rights-driving-tour/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/rocket-city-civil-rights-driving-tour/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Unitarian Church Huntsville RCCR Tour

Huntsville's Role in Civil Rights

Exploring Huntsville's role in the Civil Rights Movement is easier than ever, thanks to a new effort by the Rocket City Civil Rights project – the Rocket City Civil

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Memorial Day Weekend in Huntsville https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/memorial-day-weekend-in-huntsville/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/memorial-day-weekend-in-huntsville/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/memorial-day-weekend-in-huntsville/ Mon, 20 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Memorial Day is an important time to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by so many. It's also the start of summer, of warmer weather, and (hopefully) some extra time to enjoy with friends and family

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Find All 7 of the Dr. Mae Jemison-Inspired Art Pieces in Big Spring Park https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/find-all-7-of-the-mae-jemison-inspired-art-pieces-in-big-spring-park/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/find-all-7-of-the-mae-jemison-inspired-art-pieces-in-big-spring-park/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/find-all-7-of-the-mae-jemison-inspired-art-pieces-in-big-spring-park/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600

Mae Jemison Art Trail
In the heart of Downtown Huntsville's Big Spring Park, a unique and inspiring art trail pays tribute to Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. This trail features seven distinct

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Beyond the Signs: The Stories Behind Some Of Huntsville, Alabama's Well-Known Landmarks https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/beyond-the-signs-the-stories-behind-some-of-huntsville-alabamas-well-known-landmarks/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/beyond-the-signs-the-stories-behind-some-of-huntsville-alabamas-well-known-landmarks/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/beyond-the-signs-the-stories-behind-some-of-huntsville-alabamas-well-known-landmarks/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0600

Have you ever found yourself driving around Huntsville and wondered, "What is the story behind that name?" If so, you'll enjoy a few of my findings as I set out to answer that very question. Let me

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Historic Huntsville Museum Listed To Prestigious Reconstruction Era National Historic Network https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/historic-huntsville-museum-listed-to-prestigious-reconstruction-era-national-historic-network/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/historic-huntsville-museum-listed-to-prestigious-reconstruction-era-national-historic-network/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/historic-huntsville-museum-listed-to-prestigious-reconstruction-era-national-historic-network/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Historic Huntsville Museum

The Historic Huntsville Museum, located within the iconic Harrison Brothers Hardware building, has made its mark on the national stage. Recognizing the city's

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Exploring the Foundations of Faith Trail in Huntsville https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/exploring-the-foundations-of-faith-trail-in-huntsville/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/exploring-the-foundations-of-faith-trail-in-huntsville/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/exploring-the-foundations-of-faith-trail-in-huntsville/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0500


Central Presbyterian Church

Foundations of Faith Trail

The Huntsville Foundations of Faith Trail churches define the heart of the area's rich and diverse cultural and spiritual heritage. Each of

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