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Alabama 200 announces PastPort winner

ALABAMA 200 announced the winner of the Alabama Bicentennial PastPort grand prize on Wednesday. Goodwater resident Shelley Wood’s name was drawn from a pool of those who traveled the state in 2018 and 2019 and had their PastPort stamped in each of Alabama’s 67 counties. She will receive an all-expenses-paid stay at the historic Grand … Continued
June 25, 2020

Celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial

On December 14, 2019, Alabama celebrated its 200th year of statehood, and ALABAMA 200 would like to honor babies born on the state’s birthday with a special collection of bicentennial items. Bicentennial babies will receive a copy of “Alabama My Home Sweet Home,” a beautiful children’s book by beloved Alabama author Charles Ghigna, also known … Continued
February 28, 2020

Bicentennial Banquet held at governor’s mansion

Thursday, October 17, Alabamians traveled to the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate a Taste through Time: Celebrating 200 Years of Alabama Food, a signature Alabama 200 event. The evening was presented by author Trace Barnett. Barnett is the author of Tracing Roots: A Modern Approach to Living Off the Land. Also presenting was Executive Chef of … Continued
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October 21, 2019

Alabama’s marks 199 years as a state on Friday

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will join the Alabama Bicentennial Commission on Friday to kick off Alabama’s bicentennial year countdown. Alabama officially became the nation’s 22nd state on December 14, 1819. In one year, on December 14, 2019, Alabama will celebrate its 200th anniversary as a state. Gov. Ivey will mark the occasion with an Alabama … Continued
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December 13, 2018