In this episode of Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Downs—historian, editor of The Alabama Review, and current president of the Alabama Historical Association.

Downs shares his passion for uncovering Alabama’s past, from the vibrant history of Mobile to the complexities of Prohibition-era Birmingham. We also chat about his new leadership role with the AHA and his work as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Mobile.

Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage is brought to you in partnership with the Poarch Creek Band Indians.