Historic Tuscaloosa Newsletters and Information

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November 19, 2025
Discover the history of the John R. Drish House in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and explore its unique Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, historic legacy, and preservation.
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September 18, 2025
The Tuscaloosa Curb Market has been part of a rich local tradition that dates back to 1924, when Tuscaloosa County’s first curb market officially opened.
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August 27, 2025
Read The Preservationist 2025 newsletter from Historic Tuscaloosa for updates on historic preservation, local heritage, restoration projects, and community efforts across Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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May 24, 2024
Discover the University Club in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, also known as the historic Dearing-Bagby House and Governor's Mansion, dating back to circa 1834.
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April 23, 2024
Read The Preservationist Spring 2024 newsletter from Historic Tuscaloosa for updates on historic preservation, local heritage, community projects, and historic landmarks in Alabama.
A group of people in period costumes from a 1918 Tuscaloosa centennial pageant recreation of an 1848 wedding.
By Daksh Ramrakhyani • March 14, 2024
Discover the story of the April 3, 1865 wedding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, when Civil War events interrupted Emily Leach and Captain James Carpenter's historic wedding celebration.
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March 14, 2024
Discover the Pageant of Tuscaloosa, a historic 1916 centennial celebration featuring dramatic reenactments that showcase Tuscaloosa's history, heritage, and cultural legacy.
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November 29, 2023
Explore local history and historic preservation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with Historic Tuscaloosa. Discover stories, landmarks, and community efforts celebrating the city's heritage.
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July 12, 2023
Explore the Jemison Papers, a historical collection documenting Robert Jemison Jr. and his family's business, political activities, and personal lives in Alabama from 1797 to 1960.
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June 28, 2023
Tuscaloosa Plank Road

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A vintage postcard of a historic, two-story white building in Tuscaloosa with a wooden balcony and brick chimney.
March 19, 2026
Explore the Historic Tuscaloosa Lecture Series featuring engaging talks on local history, historic preservation, architecture, and Southern heritage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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December 14, 2025
Celebrate the season at the Tuscaloosa Cameo Guild Christmas Tea, featuring festive traditions, holiday refreshments, and community spirit in historic Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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December 11, 2025
Experience Historic Tuscaloosa's Bourbon & Barbecue event, featuring delicious barbecue, bourbon tastings, and community fun while supporting historic preservation in Alabama.
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December 7, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season at Historic Tuscaloosa’s Annual Holiday Open House on December 7, 2025, with historic homes, music, Santa, and family fun.