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All you genealogy buffs out there get ready!

The Selma-Dallas County Public Library in cooperation with the Black Belt African American Genealogical and Historical Society will host the first-ever evening of genealogy research after hours from 6:00-10:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Library, 1103 Selma Ave. Attendees will have exclusive access to the Edwin Condie Godbold Local History Room's resources including reference books, periodicals, census records, computers and microfilm readers. Experienced genealogists and library staff will be on hand to provide guided assistance and answer questions. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Light refreshments. $10.00 donation requested.

Register in person during regular library hours or call 334-874-1725 (days) or 334-877-4846 (eves) to register by phone. For further information: 334-877-4846 or info@bbaaghs.org.

Download flyer: http://bbaaghs.org/flyers/selma_lock-in.pdf

For a pleasant weekend getaway, try heading south. No, not the beach, the Black Belt of Southwest Alabama. There's much to see and do-and close enough to make the trip with less than a tank of gas. We'll continue to add new trips to our list as the next year progresses.

For now, try this simple, one or two night getaway into the true heart of Alabama for an authentic experience of the Deep South. Don't have time to get away for a night? Well, you should, but if you just can't pry yourself away, try a daylong trip.

Begin your weekend getaway heading to Selma, Alabama. Approximately 85 miles from Birmingham (or a little over 200 miles from Atlanta, Georgia). Once you've arrived in Selma, plan to park near the river and just stroll around the downtown area. Park near the historic and recently renovated Saint James Hotel, directly on the river along Water Street and less than a block away from the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Try some down home cooking at one of the local eateries in Selma (during the week, try the Downtowner for an excellent "meat-and-three," a true Southern staple). There are excellent dining choices in Selma for a variety of traditional Southern fare, including BBQ, fried chicken and catfish, along with more exotic choices.

One of the cornerstones of the Black Belt is certainly Selma, Alabama. Home to the civil rights movement, an important part of the civil war and filled with many beautiful old architectural masterpieces, Selma is a special place. Check out these two great blogs all about Selma:

www.selmabutterflies.blogspot.com
http://selmaala.blogspot.com/

The Dallas County Arts Alliance invites you to see our Spectacular Butterflies:

Local artist and craftsmen have designed and decorated BUTTERFLY sculptures. Friday, October 10th, 2008 dozens of 5-foot tall BUTTERFLIES will be unveiled in the downtown historic district of Selma.

Enjoy a full weekend, October I0th & 11th with the Tale-Tellin' Festival on Friday and Saturday evenings and Riverfront Market Day on Water Avenue all day Saturday.
You are also invited to visit Selma's Museums: Vaughn-Smitherman Museum, Old Depot Museum, Sturdivant Hall Museum, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute and the Slavery and Civil War Museum. For more information, contact Selma, Alabama: 334.418.4889.