Feb. 20-21. Selma. Two -day Genealogy Conference and Family History Fair. Held at the Carl C. Morgan Convention Center, 211 Washington St., Selma, AL. 334-877-4846.: http://www.bbaaghs.org/conference
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Traveling in Rural Southwest Alabama

ABOUT ALABAMA'S FRONT PORCHES & RURAL SOUTHWEST ALABAMA TOURISM

The Front Porches website highlights all of the incredible activities that are available in the Alabama - Tombigbee region of rural southwest Alabama. Find out more of the attractions you'll be telling your friends about by browsing through the listing of counties on the left.

Who are we?

  • The Colonial Frontier
  • Where Alabama began
  • Territorial Capitols
  • The Federal Road which led west from the colonies
  • A sense of history and destiny
  • The place to find your roots
  • Native Americans, artifacts and fossils
  • Where Black History was made
  • The birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement
  • World Class hunting and fishing
  • History, heritage, folklore and stories
  • A chance to be in nature
  • Long walks, back roads
  • Antiques and shopping off the beaten path
  • A place where you belong
  • Come and find out
  • Discover yourself and your heritage
  • Your roots and a sense of community
  • Good soul food and food for the soul 

more Rural Southwest Alabama Vacation Ideas

  

National Voting Rights Museum

The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute chronicles and preserves the historical journey for the right to vote that began when the seeds of democracy were first planted by the "founding fathers" in 1776. More...

Old Courthouse Museum

Located in the Old Monroe County Courthouse on the Monroeville town square, the museum provides a variety of events and activities to attract people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the year.. More...