The Battle Begins

So what would you do if invaders were about to storm your town?

Back in April 1865, there weren't many able-bodied men left to defend Selma 

from federal troops, but the city that supplied much of the Confederacy's munitions

 was surrounded with a three-mile long semi-circle of fortifications.

 After a hard-fought but brief battle led by wounded

 Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest,  Selma's arsenal, naval ordnance works

 and many private homes and businesses were burned. 

The 149th reenactment of the battle is this weekend at Riverside Park.

Blue skies are forecast.

Linking to Good Fences, Skywatch Friday and City Daily Photo Blogs

164 Miles to Go

It's 164 miles from Selma to Alabama's oldest city of Mobile,

 and there is a lot to see along the way...if you make the time! 

 This route takes you through rural towns along Alabama Highways 22, 5 and 43.

 Just 10 miles down the road, take a side trip to Old Cahawba Park,

 the state's first permanent capital. 

Then, head back through Orrville and have lunch at The Hungry Fisherman

 in Safford, where you really shouldn't miss shopping for things 

you haven't seen in years at Safford Hardware. 

Another great lunch spot is David's Catfish in Thomasville.

 Order catfish with cheese grits, one of our state's dishes chosen

 to eat before you die!

 Stop at Alabama Southern Community College and tour

the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum. Alabama's "Ghost Lady"

 and nationally known storyteller was born in Thomasville, then lived 

and wrote her many ghost story books and more in Selma.

The arts are alive in Grove Hill, so you might like to stop by 

the Grove Hill Arts Council gallery downtown.

If you enjoy hiking, birdwatching or wildlife photography, take a bit more time

 to visit the Fred T. Stimpson Wildlife Sanctuary 12 miles south of Jackson. 

On to Mobile!

Linking to Signs, Signs and City Daily Photo Blogs

O is for Old South

Fashions of the OLD SOUTH is one of several living history venues 

at the Battle of Selma School Tours. Hundreds of students will attend 

the event which begins Thursday. This year marks the 149th anniversary

 of one of the last battles of the War Between the States.

Linking to ABC Wednesday (O Week) and City Daily Photo Blogs

Because He Lives

HAPPY EASTER! 

"Because He Lives" by Bill Gaither.

God sent his son
They called him Jesus
He came to love
Heal and forgive
He lived and died
To buy my pardon
An empty grave
Is there to prove
My Savior lives.

(Chorus)
Because he lives
I can face tomorrow
Because he lives
All fear is gone
Because I know
He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because he lives.

Time to Plant

The weekend was perfect weather for planting the warm-season garden 

in Central Alabama.  However, there is a threat of frost by mid-week! 

Uh OH!

Linking to Monday Mellow Yellows and City Daily Photo Blogs

Confederate Headquarters

It won't be long before hundreds of students experience life in the 1860s

 during the Battle of Selma School Tours. 

Here, a wooden fence separates Confederate Headquarters from the battlefield,

 and there is plenty of firewood for cooking. The headquarters is among

 several stops where children will learn  about medicine, communication,

 clothing, weapons, period music and more. 

Linking to Good Fences meme and City Daily Photo Blogs  

Signs Signs, Directions at First Presbyterian

Getting around Selma's First Presbyterian Church

 is easy with this outdoor direction tablet!

Not only can visitors view a map of the buildings,

 but they can easily see the office hours and times of services.

Linking to Signs, Signs and City Daily Photo Blogs

M is for Magnolia

Although it's known as Old Live Oak Cemetery, this historic resting place 

is home to many magnolias too. The enormous trees provide much

 of the shade along the lanes. 

Linking to ABC Wednesday and City Daily Photo Blogs   

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