Discover Athens, Alabama and Limestone County from one who has studied it and one who has lived it. Rebekah Davis, Limestone County archivist, and Limestone County native, Richard Martin, recount stories and bring in special guests to talk about the rich history of Limestone County, Alabama.
Homegrown History
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Discover Athens, Alabama and Limestone County from one who has studied it and one who has lived it. Rebekah Davis, Limestone County archivist, and Limestone County native, Richard Martin, recount stories and bring in special guests to talk about the rich history of Limestone County, Alabama.
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May 11, 2023
Pryor Field and History of Aviation in Limestone County
<p>Rebekah and Richard welcome Pryor Field Airport Manager Adam Fox in a conversation about the history of aviation in Limestone County. They discuss Pryor Field's important role in both the past and future for aviation and other development in North Alabama.<br><a href="https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/">https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alcpl.org/">https://www.alcpl.org/</a><br>https://flydcu.com/</p><p>Reference books mentioned in this podcast are available at the Limestone County Archives or Athens-Limestone Public Library</p><p>Music from Pixabay </p>
March 29, 2023
World War I and II: Limestone County Answers the Call
<p>Rebekah and Richard host Sandy Thompson, Director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens, Alabama. They discuss historic events of World War I and II and Limestone County's service both in action and on the home front. Entire families enlisted and many of their stories are told here. Richard remembers his father on the USS Alabama along with several uncles in active duty. Rebekah remembers her Great Aunt Jerene, the first Rosie the Riveter from Athens. The Veterans Museum has exhibits honoring many of these local heroes, including an exhibit on the German invasion of Westerplatte marking the start of WW II in Europe.</p><p><a href="https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/">https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alcpl.org/">https://www.alcpl.org/</a><br>http://www.alabamaveteransmuseum.com/<br>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_the_Second_World_War#</p><p>Reference books mentioned in this podcast are available at the Limestone County Archives or Athens-Limestone Public Library</p><p>Music from Pixabay </p>
February 17, 2023
Women's Suffrage: First Female Voters in Limestone County
<p>Rebekah and Richard discuss the 19th Amendment and history of women's suffrage. A controversial subject, in Limestone County groups of women banded together to register for their right to vote. Rebekah and Richard identify some of these early women and men who championed the cause. Find out why the Tennessee legislature made a run for the Alabama border in a last ditch effort to thwart the amendment! </p><p><a href="https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/">https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alcpl.org/">https://www.alcpl.org/</a></p><p>Music from Pixabay </p>
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