National Alabama Day
The Heart of Dixie is commemorated on National Alabama Day on December 14th.
Visitors from far and wide are drawn from far and wide as Alabama, the 22nd state to join the union, has played pivotal roles in U.S. history, scientific advancements, and its stunning landscapes. Alabama is the 22nd state to join the union, and its majestic landscapes draw visitors from far and wide.
Along the Gulf Coast, Alabama enjoys 60 miles of shoreline along the Alabama coast. Although the coastal area is dotted with swamps and bayous, it also includes beautiful sandy beaches. Move northward from the coast and the lowlands provide the fertile soils of the Black Belt, land that long yielded productive cotton crops. The Appalachians' forested hills and valleys dominate the Northern half of the state.
The tiny town of Montgomery, the Confederacy's first capital until May of 1861 during the American Civil War, set the stage for the secessionist government. The Civil Rights Movement, which has been active for nearly 100 years, will find a home and erupt across the state marching its vision to the rest of the nation.
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At a time when the boll weevil was wreaking havoc on cotton crops, George Washington Carver gave the opportunity for fruitful planting and harvesting of a legume that is still popular not only in the south but also around the United States. The peanut introduced new farming techniques and agricultural stability to a struggling southern market.
Alabama is another state that continues to look to the sky as the first African American military aviators, the science team that put man on the moon, and the first African American woman in space.
The meat and three will fill you up with more hearty comfort food than you'll find anywhere else than your mother's kitchen. The restaurant style includes crispy fried chicken, juicy sweet ham, or tender roast beef. The menu includes a selection of three sides, as well as a menu of three sides. A roll and dessert are usually included as well. All of this is served in a casual, downhome setting.
