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- 49: Hawkins and the Bear
In this true tale of Alabama's pioneer days, Legendary Williamson Hawkins kills a bear near Birmingham with just an axe.
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13 min - 48: Alabama Becomes a State
The steps that Alabama took to become a state with the writing of the first State Constitution. We also highlight the American Camellia Convention in Mobile, AL for the state flower and the debut of new USPS stamp for Alabama Statehood event this month.
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16 min - 47: The lady who helped saved Birmingham
Madame Wooster cared for the sick in Birmingham & had a romance with John Wilkes Booth. She is honored at UAB with the annual "Lou Wooster Public Health Award"
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15 min - 46: This school survived the Civil War, 2 fires and four moves
Founded on a farm in Greensboro, Alabama this school has become a leading institution for education in the state Alabama.
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17 min - 45: First Night flight in history was in Montgomery
The famous Wright Brothers set up a flight school in Montgomery and take to the air in the first night flight in history.
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12 min - 44: Francis Scott Key In Alabama
The time that the famous Francis Scott Key came to Alabama to stop a civil war from breaking out and what lead to him to our state.
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21 min - 43: A Tale of Bloody Bibb County
In the post Civil War era, vigilantism was the law of the land in Alabama. This is a tale of that time from 'Bloody' Bibb County.
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16 min - 42: Andrew Jackson's scandalous love of Rachel
A scandalous love, a strong woman, and a campaign for president. Rachel's and Andrew Jackson's connection to Alabama.
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13 min - 41: The Journey to be Alabama's first governor
The adventures of William Wyatt Bibb and his journey to be Alabama's first governor. Happy Birthday Alabama!
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17 min - 40: A Mason Dixon Romance
A love story that spanned across battle lines. A Yankee soldier's elaborate plan to defect and marry his true love in time of war.
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About Alabama Grist Mill
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The Alabama Grist Mill by Alabama Pioneers is a podcast to highlight historical Alabama with stories and history from the Alabama Pioneers website.