2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 5) Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile. DEAR TRAVELER: On behalf of my husband Governor Bob Riley and all 4.5 million Alabamians, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you and invite you to discover all that our state has to offer. Kick off the Year of Alabama History with the 40th anniversary gala celebrating the Apollo moon landing in Huntsville (Feb. 7). Experience North America’s oldest known Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday in Mobile (Feb. 24). Commemorate the historic Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March during the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma (Mar. 5-8). One of Alabama’s largest reenactments attracts more than 2,000 re-enactors who bring history to life during the “Siege of Bridgeport” reenactment (Mar. 20-22). “Alabama’s Oldest Tour of Homes” takes place in the south Alabama town of Eufaula each spring (Apr. 3-5). Visit Cullman and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Bloomin’ Arts and Crafts Festival and the 75th anniversary of the Ave Maria Grotto (Apr. 18-19). w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 5 Explore the Mobile Bay area in August and discover history at both ends of the Bay. The “Battle of Mobile Bay” Weekend takes place at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island (Aug. 1) and at Fort Morgan State Historic Site (Aug. 1-2). Athens celebrates traditional old time music during the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention (Oct. 2-3) and you can experience the culture of Southeastern Indians during the Native American Festival in Moundville (Oct. 7-10). There is absolutely so much to see and do in Alabama, you’ll be planning your return visit before you leave. Sincerely, First Lady, http://www.alabama.travel
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