October 2011
October 11
Morrison and Twain: The Black and White of It
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Elaine Hughes
Cahaba Pumping Station Museum (Mountain Brook)
Sponsored by the American Association of University Women
10:30 a.m.
Patti Steelman: (205) 967-6322
AHF program
October 17
School Spirits: Ghost Stories of Alabama’s College Campuses
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Alan Brown
Alexander City Board of Education
Sponsored by Horizons Unlimited
1:30 p.m.
Ellen Martin: (256) 234-8661
AHF program
October 18
School Spirits: Ghost Stories of Alabama’s College Campuses
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Alan Brown
Armstrong-Osborne Public Library (Talladega)
Sponsored by: Armstrong-Osborne Public Library
12 p.m.
Vickie Harkins: (256) 362-4211
AHF program
October 19
Journey Stories: Perry County Pathways
The Longest Journey: Twelve Thousand Years of Native American Migration and Travel
Guest lecturer Dr. Ashley A. Dumas, assistant professor of anthropology, The University of West AlabamaJudson College (Marion) — Ramsay-McCrummen Chapel
4-5:00 p.m.
Grants project
October 23
Spare Time, Leisure and Recreation in Alabama
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Frances Robb
Huntsville Museum of Art
Sponsored by the Huntsville Museum of Art
2:00 p.m.
Deborah S. Taylor: (256) 535-4350 ext. 217
AHF program
October 23
"Whispers From The Past"
Come see a collection of artifacts from UAB's Josselyn collection and speak with an anthropologist about Alabama Native Americans. KId's activities will include : ancient weaponry and games, tattoos, clay pot construction, cooking demo (like Alabama's early Native Americans), weaving and identifying medicinal plants throughout the garden. Scholars will lead adults/teachers on walking tours of the gardens viewing medicinal plants used by Alabama's Native Americans.
Aldridge Gardens (Hoover)
1-5 p.m.
More information: www.aldridgegardens.com
Grants project
October 24
Will Rogers: An American Original
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Daphne Simpkins
Alexander City Board of Education
Sponsored by Alexander City Board of Education
1:30 p.m.
Lou Ann Wagoner: (256) 234-8600
AHF program
October 27
School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Alan Brown
Bessemer Public Library
Sponsored by Bessemer Public Library
4:00 p.m.
Dianne Clark: (205) 986-7744
AHF program
November 2011
November 5
The Great Depression in Alabama Photographs
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Frances Robb
Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library
Sponsored by the AlaBenton Genealogical Society
1:00 p.m.
Lou Walker: (256) 362-8319
AHF program
November 10
Journey Stories: Perry County Pathways
Civil Rights Activities in Perry County (A Live Oral History Event)
Dr. Billie Jean Young, Moderator, artist-in-residence, Judson College
Judson College (Marion) — Ramsay-McCrummen Chapel
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grants project
November 14
Dead Cats & Spunk Water: Superstitions & Strange Logic in the Writings of Mark Twain
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Dolores Hydock
Asbury United Methodist Church (Birmingham)
Sponsored by the Young at Heart of Asbury UMC
6:30 p.m.
Bill Ayers: (295) 980-0348
AHF program
November 15
Scott and Zelda in the Heart of Dixie
An Alabama Humanities Foundation Roads Scholar Speakers Bureau presentation with Richard Anderson
Eufaula Carnegie Library
Sponsored by Eufaula Carnegie Library
6:30 p.m.
Ronnie Smith: (334) 687-8190
AHF program
Ongoing Events
September 28-November 10
Museum on Main Street's "Journey Stories"
Perry County Chamber of Commerce (Marion)
The "Journey Stories" exhibition will examine the intersection between modes of travel and Americans’ desire to feel free to move. “Journey Stories” tells the story of American transportation and how we, and our ancestors, came to America using engaging images with audio and artifacts to tell the individual stories that illustrate the critical roles travel and movement have played in building our diverse American society. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and the Alabama Humanities Foundation.
Further information:
(334) 683-9622
AHF program
October 10-November 10
Journey Stories: Perry County Pathways
Alabama Baptist Beginnings Exhibit
Judson College (Marion) — Bowling Library
Open to the public during library hours—Sunday: 6pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday: 8am-6pm and 7pm-10pm, Friday: 8am-12 noon and 1pm-3pm
Grants project
