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Alabama Scenic River Trail Announces Old Cahawba Valentine’s Riverboat Cruise

For Immediate Release

January 19, 2009

Alabama Scenic River Trail announces Old Cahawba Valentine’s Riverboat Cruise Relive an epic 1920s Cahawba Riverboat Pilgrimage on a Valentine’s weekend cruise on Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February13th 2010.

Valentine’s Day weekend Alabama Scenic River Trail’s guests will recreate the magic of a century ago at Selma’s St. James Hotel, the only surviving authentic accommodations from riverboat days. On Saturday morning participants will embark aboard the enclosed and heated riverboat Phoenix for the run down to Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.

The river trip will feature music, breakfast guests speakers who will give presentations on the history, natural history, and archaeology of the old capital. Upon arrival at Old Cahawba, travelers will board a wagon and embark upon a hayride tour. The tour will feature a brief visit to a nearby preserve of unspoiled Alabama Prairie and an accompanying introduction to its unique biological features.

After returning to the Phoenix, Selma entertainers Nancy Ziccardi and Friends will perform during light dinner on the cruise back to Selma.

Though this event is couples-oriented because of the Valentine's theme, you don't need to be a pair to have a good time on this non-paddling fun cruise. Whether it’s the river, the history, the stately homes or the naturalist in you, there’s something for everyone.

The event is $295.00 per couple, which includes accommodations at the St. James Hotel, passage aboard the Phoenix, breakfast, hors d 'oeuvres in the afternoon and a tour of Old Cahawba. Reservations are required.

Alabama’s original capital city was Cahawba, situated where the Cahaba River joins the Alabama River below Selma. This true antebellum capital was abandoned after the civil war, but the displaced residents never forgot their homes and community as long as they lived. In the 1920s, they returned to their romantic past in a series of annual pilgrimages by riverboat to the old town.

Visit www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com for details, or email your contact information to Glenn Dean at gypsy5262@aol.com to be put on our email list.

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