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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...