100 Days of a New Nation: The First White House of the Confederacy

Historic marker for the First White House of the Confederacy standing in front of the preserved house museum in Montgomery, Alabama.

Just across the street from the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery stands a quiet house that once held the center of an entirely new government. For a brief moment in 1861 — just over one hundred days — this elegant Italianate home served as the first executive residence of the Confederacy. Before the capital moved … Read more

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

Hank Williams Statue – Montgomery, Alabama

Hank Williams Statute in the median in downtown Montgomery, Alabama

When you wander into downtown Montgomery, it’s hard to miss the man still keeping watch with his guitar in hand—Hank Williams. Dusty and I only had time for a quick stop here, but sometimes those short pauses tell the biggest stories. With a dashcam clip and a couple of photos, we stood for a moment … Read more