National Alabama Day

National Alabama Day is dedicated to the US state, which got its name from the Indians living on these lands. There are stunning natural landscapes that can touch the soul of every visitor – the locals have long been in love with the beauty of the place. It’s great that the state has its own holiday!

History

In the middle of the 16th century, Europeans entered the territory of the modern state and created settlements. Then one part of it went to the Spanish colony, the second to the French kingdom. In the 18th century, France gave the lands to Great Britain, and she, in turn, gave them back to the United States. In 1819, the state received its official name!

Many interesting and popular places are concentrated here: Dauphin Island with almost empty beaches, the famous city of Birmingham, the US Space Center, the stunning Little River Canyon nature reserve with a variety of flora and fauna. Alabama is the birthplace of the father of modern country music, Hank Williams. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 29, but managed to glorify Alabama with his work – his fans remember him and honor him not only on National Day, but on any other.

Interesting facts

Did you know that:

• Alabama has an unspoken name – “Heart of the South.” Any American will understand what city they are talking about when they hear the phrase;
• the symbols of the region are the long-leaved pine and the black bear;
• in 1954, a meteorite fell on the state: it landed in the house of Elizabeth Hodges and hit her directly. Fortunately, the woman received only bruises;
• American astronauts who landed on the moon flew on a rocket made in Alabama;
• The first European to set foot on the lands of the modern state was the Spaniard Hernando de Soto. It happened in 1540.

How to celebrate

It’s great if you come to the state on National Alabama Day and take a trip to its beautiful places. If not possible, learn more about him from documentaries and literature. Celebrate the date with your friends!

When is National Alabama Day celebrated in 2022?

National Alabama Day is observed on December 14 each year.

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