On this week's episode of Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage, Rebecca Todd Minder and Susan Reynolds hit the road to visit with historian Cartledge W. Blackwell III to learn more about Mobile's fascinating history with Carnival season. Blackwell is the curator for the Mobile Carnival Museum and serves on the Friends of Alabama Heritage Board of Directors. Brimming with expertise on Mobile's Carnival season, he delves into its storied origins, the dazzling parades, vibrant costumes, and mouthwatering fare. Eager to share his passion, Cart also guides you through the captivating exhibit spaces of the Mobile Carnival Museum.

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