| 07/17/08 | CELEBRATE LABOR DAY AND YEAR OF HISTORY IN SWEET HOME ALABAMA
Top 10 Labor Day Weekend Events |
| 07/16/08 | Award-Winning ‘Trail of Tears’ Movie Set for Alabama Premiere |
| 07/14/08 | Alabama's Biggest Loser in Montgomery To Help Kids
Log A Load “Kayaking for Kids” |
| 07/01/08 | Alabama Scenic River Trail Receives National Recognition |
| 07/01/08 | EXPERIENCE ALABAMA FOR FREE
Top 50 Free Things to Do This Summer |
| 06/30/08 | U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMES AUBURN AS ONE OF THE “TEN GREAT RETIREMENT SPOTS FOR GOLF NUTS” |
| 06/30/08 | Alabama and the Great War: A Symposium on World War I
November 11, 2008, will mark the 90th anniversary of the armistice that ended the world’s first truly industrialized war. |
| 06/25/08 | “ Bonus” ARCHITREATS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
One of America’s favorite newspaper columnists, Rheta Grimsley Johnson, will return to her Montgomery roots |
| 06/13/08 | Top 10 Fourth of July Celebrations in Sweet Home Alabama |
| 06/04/08 | Join the Alabama Department of Archives and History on June 19 to celebrate beloved storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham’s
ARCHITREATS: Food for Thought Presentation: “Alabama, One Big Front Porch” |
| 06/03/08 | SCENIC RIVER TRAIL GRAND OPENING
Trail Receives National Media Attention |
| 05/28/08 | Andy Warhol Exhibit at Troy-Pike Cultural Arts Center
Troy’s Holman and Ethel Johnson Center for the Arts will be the venue for an Andy Warhol print exhibit – marking |
| 05/23/08 | Saturday Walking Tours
Local residents and tourists are invited to take part in the June Saturday Walking Tours being offered in more than 30 cities across the state. |
| 05/15/08 | Alabama’s Gulf Coast 3rd in Top Ten U.S. Destinations For Overall Golf Value
Championship caliber golf courses of the Alabama Gulf Coast recently ranked third in the “Overall Value for the Money” list |
| 05/15/08 | ALABAMA SCENIC RIVER TRAIL BROCHURE TO BE UNVEILED
Publication Provides Information on New 631-Mile River Trail |
| 05/12/08 | 2009, Year of Alabama History Itinerary
Alabama is a great destination where your student groups can explore history and tradition. |
| 05/08/08 | WEST END BUSINESSES GOOD FOR DAUPHIN ISLAND
Despite a serious slam by Hurricane Katrina three years ago, businesses on the west end of Dauphin Island survived the blow |
| 05/05/08 | GOVERNOR UNVEILS “YEAR OF ALABAMA SPORTS” BROCHURE
Publication Showcases Sports Destinations, Events and Attractions in Alabama |
| 05/01/08 | ARCHITREATS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRESENTATION
ARCHITREATS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRESENTATION |
| 05/01/08 | The Private Records Collections of the Alabama Department of Archives and History
What do the Raphael Semmes’ log book from the CSS Alabama, the final letter written by a World War I soldier to his mother before his death, and Inez |
| 04/24/08 | Alabama Tourism and Travel has $9.3 Billion Economic Impact |
| 04/21/08 | Memorial Day Weekend: Alabama’s Top 5 Events |
| 04/16/08 | Chuck’s Marina Sixth Annual Lil’ Calypso Art Fest
Shhhh! Do you hear it? It is the lap of the water against the piers at Lake Martin. |
| 04/16/08 | Keep The Shoals Beautiful Receives Scott’s Grant for planting project
Keep The Shoals Beautiful (KTSB) will partner with the City of Florence for a new planting |
| 03/27/08 | Governor’s Mansion Open for Spring Garden Tour
The Governor’s Mansion and grounds will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 |
| 03/20/08 | Living Legends of Negro Leagues Baseball honored with Governor's Proclamation
Some 18 members of the Living Legends of Negro Leagues Baseball from Alabama were honored today as sports ambassadors with a special proclamation... |
| 03/13/08 | Southern Smoke Tour to Stop in Mobile
The Mobile Civic Center is pleased to announce that the Southern Smoke Tour will be stopping in Mobile on Saturday, May 3. |
| 03/07/08 | Year of Alabama Sports Commercials, Sweepstakes to Air on Raycom Sports and Fox Sports Net
Sports commercials touting some of Alabama’s many sports experiences and venues will air March 13-15 during the SEC Basketball Tournament... |
| 03/07/08 | Sweepstakes Celebrates Year of Alabama Sports |
| 03/03/08 | Top Ten Tourism Attraction Lists
RTJ Golf Trail is Alabama’s Number One Tourism Attraction |
| 02/21/08 | Bellingrath Gardens and Home Spring Events
Bellingrath Gardens & Home Easter Egg Hunt |
| 02/20/08 | Guide Published to Promote Tourism in the Black Belt
Governor Bob Riley today released a 42-page visitors’ guide focused on the Black Belt’s many historic, cultural and scenic destinations. |
| 02/15/08 | Bellingrath’s Winter Wednesday – Celebrate Arbor Day!
Winter is never bleak at Bellingrath Gardens and Home! Designed |
| 02/12/08 | USOC and U.S. Sports Academy Announce IOC Sport and Singing Contest
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) in conjunction with the United States Sport Academy |
| 02/06/08 | Alabama Community Scholars Institute
The Alabama Community Scholars Institute (ACSI) is a training program for people who want to research, document and present |
| 02/06/08 | Celebrate Black History Month at Vulcan Park
celebration of Black History Month, Vulcan Park and Museum will present Collective Perspectives 2008, |
| 01/29/08 | Governor Riley Announces 2008 as Year of Alabama Sports |
| 01/17/08 | New Guides Promote Year of Alabama Sports
The publications list 1,143 attractions, 1,697 events and 1,122 accommodations in Alabama |
| 01/09/08 | Alabama Scenic River Trail Under Development
Plans will be unveiled June 6 |
| 01/03/08 | Alabama Tourism Department names Top 10 Events for 2008 |
| 01/02/08 | 2008, The Year of Alabama Sports Itinerary
Whether your interest is sports history, football, softball/baseball, tennis, running, youth |
| 12/28/07 | January chock-full of events |
| 12/26/07 | 55th Memorial Celebration honoring Hank Williams to be held in Montgomery |
| 12/14/07 | U.S. Olympic Committee and U.S. Sports Academy Announce Olympic Sport and Art Contest
Winners of the U.S. Contest Advance to the International Competition |
| 12/14/07 | Dauphin Island Gala hopes to save Sand Island Lighthouse |
| 11/21/07 | Find Unique Gifts at the Mansion Gift Shop in Montgomery |
| 11/09/07 | Luxury away from home in Sweet Home Alabama |
| 11/01/07 | Holiday Events in Alabama |
| 10/30/07 | Former Alabama Tourism Employee Honored |
| 10/17/07 | Keep The Shoals Beautiful
Keep The Shoals Beautiful Gains Municipal Support Gains Municipal Support |
| 10/10/07 | Governor's Mansion Open for Fall Home and Garden Tours
Oct. 19 and 20 from 1-4 p.m. |
| 10/02/07 | Inaugural Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Nationwide Insurance Team Golf Championship "The World's Largest Shotgun Start" A Huge Success
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Nationwide Insurance Team Golf Championship is proud to announce that the Inaugural |
| 09/22/07 | Veterans Day started in Alabama
Many communitites in this patriotic state honor the military |
| 09/19/07 | Grand Bay facility named Welcome Center of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau wins Alabama Tourism Partnership Award |
| 09/19/07 | The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau named Tourism Organization of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Linda Vice named Alabama Tourism Employee of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos selected for state tourism award |
| 09/19/07 | Alabama Adventure named Attraction of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Darity and Smith Inducted into Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame |
| 09/19/07 | W. C. Handy Festival named Event of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Robert Craft receives honor from state tourism agency |
| 09/19/07 | Brian S. Jones named ABTT Employee of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Mobile's Leon Maisel named Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year |
| 09/19/07 | Rick Harmon selected for the Alabama Tourism Advocate Award |
| 09/19/07 | Jack Warner receives Governor's Tourism Award |
| 09/17/07 | Governor Riley Unveils New Tourism Theme
2008 will be the |
| 09/12/07 | State Tourism Conference Begins Sunday
Gov. Riley to unveil upcoming themes |
| 09/07/07 | Alabama Tourism Department Named South's Best--Again |
| 09/01/07 | What's New in Alabama Fall 2007 |
| 08/17/07 | Black Belt Commission to Host B&B Seminar
Sept. 20th meeting to be held in Marion for prospective bed-and-breakfast owners |
| 08/09/07 | Relax on Labor Day
Enjoy leisurely pastimes at an Alabama event near you |
| 07/31/07 | Alabama Tourism releases new edition of "100 dishes" brochure |
| 07/05/07 | Mobile re-schedules fireworks for July 7 |
| 07/05/07 | Gulf Shores Hosts Fishing Tournament |
| 07/02/07 | Taina’s Art Gallery Announces Icons, Avatars and Archetypes
In the early 80’s, artist William “Bill” Ford, started working |
| 06/28/07 | Vulcan Park and Museum to Become Official Birmingham Visitor Center
Visitors to Vulcan Park and Museum will soon be introduced to more than just Birmingham's |
| 06/26/07 | Explore Culture and History at Horseshoe Bend: Kid’s Creek Culture Camp,
School is just around the bend. Children ages 6 through 12 can ease |
| 06/26/07 | Deadline Apply to the Road Home Program is July 31st
Louisiana homeowners affected by Hurricane Katrina or Rita who have not yet applied to The Road Home program have until July 31, 2007 to file an |
| 06/26/07 | Ceramics for Kids
It’s summertime – what better time for kids to use their imaginations and get their hands a little dirty in the process? The upcoming Ceramics |
| 06/22/07 | Taina's Art Gallery Features Poetry Reading
Come out to share your work in the form of poetry reading/spoken word or just enjoy an evening of poetic essence. |
| 06/21/07 | Enjoy July 4th Celebrations in Alabama
Many offer free fun for the whole family |
| 05/31/07 | Bringing Beauty Inside
Collection captures the essence of outdoor Alabama |
| 05/31/07 | Andalusia to Host World Baseball Series
In August, 2007 Andalusia, Alabama has the honor of hosting the 15-year-old World Series at Crum Foshee field located on the campus of LBW |
| 05/23/07 | What's New in Alabama
Summer 2007 |
| 05/21/07 | Memorial Day celebrations are just a short drive away |
| 05/21/07 | Tourism Attraction Attendance Figures |
| 05/21/07 | RTJ Golf Trail is Alabama’s Top Attraction |
| 05/21/07 | Birmingham Botanical Gardens is Alabama’s Number One Free Attraction |
| 05/21/07 | Gulf Coast Beaches are Alabama’s Number One Destination |
| 05/21/07 | Bryant-Denny Stadium is Alabama's Top Attended Sports Venue |
| 05/20/07 | Mardi Gras is Alabama’s Number One Event |
| 05/18/07 | Saturday Walking Tours
10:00 am every Saturday morning in June |
| 05/16/07 | Vulcan Park and Museum to Become Official Birmingham Visitor Center
Visitors to Vulcan Park and Museum will soon be introduced to more than just Birmingham's |
| 05/11/07 | Alabama Tourism and Travel has $8.3 Billion Economic Impact
Tourism Up 10% in Alabama |
| 04/30/07 | Bed and Breakfast Association Celebrates the Year of Alabama Arts
Artists showcased at Inns across the state |
| 04/20/07 | Official Book for the Year of Alabama Arts Released
Alabama Arts by Karyn Zweifel |
| 04/02/07 | Stargazing at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is pleased to offer an opportunity to |
| 03/26/07 | Spring Garden Tours at the State Capitol
March 31 - April 1 from 1-4 p.m. |
| 02/07/07 | See the movie "Constellation"
Filmed in Huntsville |
| 01/17/07 | What's on at Jasmine Hill...A Brush with Antiquity
Among the unusual treasures of Alabama is a 20-acre garden north of Montgomery affectionately referred |
| 01/10/07 | Follow the Kingfisher to North Alabama for 2nd Annual Birdiing Festival
Flowing lakes, serene mountains, and wooded surroundings, these are the |
| 01/10/07 | Beautify Your Bumper with Bellingrath!
As Bellingrath Gardens and Home celebrates our 75th anniversary throughout 2007, we are pleased to announce the availability of a new distinctive Alab |
| 01/02/07 | Bellingrath Gardens and Home Announces Winter Wednesday Schedule
Winter is never bleak at Bellingrath Gardens and Home with over 65 acres of winter blooms and its annual Winter Wednesday programs. |
| 01/02/07 | Storytelling puts Spin on Year of Alabama Arts
The ancient tradition of telling tales and spinning lore provides the inspiration for festivals, exhibits and theatre productions throughout the Year |
| 01/02/07 | 2007 Calendar puts Spotlight on Year of Alabama Arts
Alabama Tourism’s 2007 Calendar of Events features 1,400 annual and special events, including more than 600 associated with The Year of Alabama Arts. |
