Walking Through History at the Alabama State Capitol

Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery with white columns and dome viewed from the front staircase on Capitol Hill

After leaving the abandoned Pioneer Village earlier that day, Dusty and I made our way into downtown Montgomery, Alabama. Before stopping at the Capitol, we drove past several other historic landmarks to capture a bit of dashcam footage—including the Hank Williams statue, Union Station, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. But as we … Read more

The Secret History & Scandal of Howell School

Historic Howell School building in Dothan, Alabama, a restored early-1900s Neoclassical brick school now converted into senior apartments

Dothan, Alabama Some stops are planned weeks in advance.Others happen because you’re early, the doors aren’t open yet, and curiosity refuses to sit quietly in the passenger seat. Howell School was one of those stops. We found ourselves wandering near downtown Dothan while waiting for the Visitor’s Center to open. From the outside, Howell School … Read more

Enterprise Alabama Historic Depot Museum – Travel Made Personal

Enterprise Alabama Historic Depot Museum

If there’s one thing Dusty and I have learned on the road, it’s that sometimes the best stories come from the waiting. We rolled into Enterprise, Alabama, a little ahead of schedule for our visit to The Depot Museum. The place wasn’t open yet, so we wandered down Main Street toward a landmark that always … Read more