Podcast by Alabama Historical Association

Welcome to Lily Flagg's Signal, a lovingly-researched history podcast that explores the lore and legends of Huntsville, Alabama. New episodes are posted every other Monday through the season. Join this history-nerding adventure to learn more about our city and how the past impacts our present, including first-hand sources on well-known Huntsville lore, misconceptions about popular tall tales, and historical events and people who don't get talked about often enough. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lilyflaggpodcast more

Alabama Shorts Stories takes over where our 4th grade Alabama history class left off. We dig a little deeper and find the stories that make Alabama a unique place to live and to visit. It's the perfect listen for when you are a little behind on your Alabama history. more

In 1968, police arrested five Black girls dressed in oversized military fatigues in Montgomery. The girls were runaways, escaping from a state-run reform school called the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children in Mount Meigs, Alabama. The girls were determined to tell someone about the abuse they'd suffered there: physical and sexual violence, unlivable facilities, and grueling labor in the fields surrounding the school. It was, as several former students called it, a slave camp.Peabody-nominated UNREFORMED is the story of how this reform school derailed the lives of thousands of Black children in Alabama for decades and what happened after those five girls found someone willing to blow the whistle. Host Josie Duffy Rice investigates the history of the school at the tail end of the Civil Rights movement in Alabama and speaks to former students who are still haunted by their experience but had the will to survive. more

'A Place Called Poarch' is a captivating podcast that dives deep into the heart of the Poarch Creek Indians, shedding light on its unique perspectives on Native issues. Each episode reveals the rich tapestry of history, culture, and tradition, intertwined with timely discussions on the challenges and triumphs faced by Indigenous communities. From Native history to contemporary debates, join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the depths of what it means to be a part of the Poarch Creek community in today's world. Subscribe now and become a part of the conversation.The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe in the state of Alabama. more

In conjunction with writing the stories of our war fallen from the Walker County, Alabama area it's equally important to document the last remaining WWII Veterans who served alongside them. This is their stories and legacies preserved for future generations to come. more

Discover Athens, Alabama and Limestone County from one who has studied it and one who has lived it. Rebekah Davis, Limestone County archivist, and Limestone County native, Richard Martin, recount stories and bring in special guests to talk about the rich history of Limestone County, Alabama. more