Alabama Grist Mill

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9: Pranking General Lafayette and the founding of Selma Mar 11, 2018

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Eight families set out from North Carolina and stop on a bluff on the Alabama River and Selma is born. Kenan's Mill ghost stories, Kathryn Tucker Windham and Selma's Historic Pilgrimage

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8: Step back in time in Mooresville Alabama Mar 09, 2018

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Discover the oldest incorporated town in Alabama, where the oldest post office in the state is still in operation. A wonderfully preserved and historic time capsule of the pioneer days. Take a free guided walking tour each weekend in April.

7: Where did the first radio broadcast in Alabama take place? Mar 02, 2018

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It all started with a broadcast to Thomas Edison with some makeshift equipment. A story about the early days of radio in the state of Alabama. Also some tech tips on those new to podcasts.

6: Just you wait!, Burr's arrest in Alabama Feb 17, 2018

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Vice President Aaron Burr who shot and killed Hamilton in the famous duel was arrested for treason in Alabama. One of the United States most fascinating characters finds his end in Alabama.

5: The Amazing Story of Milly of Montgomery Dec 15, 2017

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Medicine woman, life saver, entreprenuer, a tavern and Aaron Burr, Milly's amazing story.

4: A fake murder and a stolen courthouse Dec 12, 2017

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How Bay Minette became the county seat of Baldwin County and What is a Jubilee and why is it so rare?

3: River under Birmingham with Dinosaurs Nov 30, 2017

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Is there a river as big as the Mississippi flowing under Birmingham? Does it flow to the Gulf. Check out this strange story from Alabama's past.

2: What is under the Birmingham Zoo? Oct 27, 2017

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Just in time for Halloween, a quick bonus episode of the podcast.

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Podcast Name What is under the Birmingham Zoo? Boo at the Zoo Wrap up

All stories can be found on alabamapioneers.com

Intro music: Red Foley - Alabama Jubilee

Podcast by: Skyscraper Media

1: Have you ever vacationed at Massacre Island? Oct 26, 2017

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The first episode of Alabama Pioneer's podcast - Alabama Grist Mill.

Topics include:

Alabama Grist Mill podcast overview

First white settlement in Alabama

Where did Mardi Gras begin?

Fort Toulouse and Alabama Frontier Days

All stories can be found on alabamapioneers.com

Intro music: Red Foley - Alabama Jubilee

podcast by: Skyscraper Media

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