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Discover Lake Martin’s Past Through Historic Landmarks

February 3, 2025 by Katelyn Cotten

From the Pre-Colonial era to present day, the Lake Martin area has experienced historic change. In fact, the area has hosted Native American towns, legendary battles, frontier settlements, a gold … Read more

Categories All Posts Tags alexander city, dadeville, historic landmarks, lake martin, lake martin history, Outdoor

Commemoration of the 210th Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

March 20, 2024March 12, 2024 by Katelyn Cotten

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host a two-day commemoration of the 210th Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend with a free events that recreate traditional Muscogee Creek life … Read more

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Commemoration of the 210th Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

March 20, 2024March 12, 2024 by Katelyn Cotten

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host a two-day commemoration of the 210th Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend with a free events that recreate traditional Muscogee Creek life … Read more

Tags horseshoe bend national military park, Lake Martin events, lake martin history

Local Historian Jim Phillips

October 31, 2023 by Katelyn Cotten

Local Historian Jim Phillips presents “Lost, and Some Found, Treasures of 1800’s Alabama” at the Dadeville Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 9, 2023. For approximately one hour, enjoy a … Read more

Tags alabama treasure, coin, dadeville performing arts, dadeville square, lake martin history, lake martin living

President John F. Kennedy Display – Shared by Michael Lewis

October 25, 2023 by Katelyn Cotten

Reflect and enjoy on a historical President John F. Kennedy Display. November 22, 2023, will mark the 60th anniversary of the tragic assassination of JFK in Dallas, Texas. In honor … Read more

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