The First 200 Years: A Quick, Quirky Review of Tuscaloosa's History

Event Details

  • Every 1 week(s) between
    January 15, 2019 and March 5, 2019
  • Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Free

Venue

  • Bryant Conference Center
  • 240 Paul W. Bryant Dr.
  • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Event Description

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A Bicentennial Event - Ever wonder why Tuscaloosa is sometimes spelled "Tuskaloosa", has the nicknames "Queen City" and "Druid City", or why local leaders opposed secession in 1861? What role did slaves and Native Americans play in the capital being moves to Montgomery? Why was early Northport known as "Kentuck"? This fast-paced course addresses these questions and many more.

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