Tucked away in Alabama sits the state's former capital city and most famous ghost town brimming with mysteries, unique sites, ...

The state bought the land from local farmers, drew up an impressive grid of streets, and started selling lots. By 1820, Cahawba was Alabama’s first permanent capital city, with lawmakers meeting in a ...

Hundreds of people stopped by Old Cahawba on Saturday to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Gen. Lafayette’s visit to ...

Unlike many of the other cities Lafayette would have visited during his tour of America, Cahawba was still primarily rugged frontier land, only being settled as the state capitol around 6 years before ...

Old Cahawba is going to party like its 1825 on Saturday.The historic archaeological park will be commemorating the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Alabama’s first state capital.The day will ...

“Israel Pickens, Alabama’s governor then ... A large outdoor celebration is planned for Saturday, April 5, at the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park in Orrville. “They’re going to throw ...

held at Lucas Tavern at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery, Ala., on Wednesday April 2, 2025. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday: Cahawba Welcomes Lafayette, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, Orville 1:30 p.m ...