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10 Tips to Plan a Kentucky Styled Southern Wedding
Derby season is in full effect in the South as well as wedding season. Two things we love in the South. What better way to merge these two southern traditions than through a Kentucky styled
Three Southern Barkeeps (Re)Imagine Cocktails fit for a Kentucky Derby Celebration
We will call the activity “Drinking the Derby,” and envision ourselves dressed in finery that we would not ordinarily wear in color combinations we closed our eyes to pull together, while drinking delicious cocktails created
Three Black Women Firsts in Thoroughbred Horse Racing
On May 17, 1875, ten years after all enslaved Africans were freed by the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Oliver Lewis became the first jockey to win the first-ever Kentucky Derby. Lewis was African
5 African American Kentucky Derby Books We Love
Derby Season is right around the corner. As much as we love getting dressed up and wearing our big hats for the main events, we also love learning about the history of the Kentucky Derby.
‘Decoration Day’ Musical Starring Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater Premieres Memorial Day Weekend
The Gullah Traveling Theater is proud to present the 2025 premiere of Decoration Day, a powerful theatrical production that honors the rich history and cultural traditions of the Gullah people. The production will debut at
Southern Cottage Garden Style: 5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space this Spring
North Carolina’s beauty in the spring is truly unmatched. I know many will debate me on this but I welcome all friendly discussions over coffee and pastries. Seasonal living has inspired me to design my
Black Miami Heritage: Miami African American History Books
Black Miami Heritage: Miami African American History Books Black Miami in the Twentieth Century (Florida History and Culture) The first book devoted to the history of African Americans in south Florida and their pivotal role
6 Grants Awarded to Historic Southern Site with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
On July 6, 2018, the National Trust announced its first class of grant award recipients in conjunction with the newly established African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people at
Clotilda: Historic Discovery in Africatown, Alabama
This May, the remains of the last known slave ship to reach America, Clotilda, were discovered near the historic river neighborhood of Africatown. A historic district and ancestral grounds for African Americans near Mobile, Alabama.
Southern Vacation Guide of Savannah, Georgia
Have you ever traveled to a location that truly has a story to tell and is full of historic value? If not, then Savannah, Georgia is the ideal place that holds true to the southern
6 New Orleans African American History Books to Read
Love history and learning about southern culture especially from the Crescent City. We have the perfect book list for you to add to your library collection. Check out our favorite New Orleans African American History
8 African American History Books for Children
We love babies in the South and a Black Southern Belle o loves teaching them African American History Books. Today we are giving you some resources for storytime with your babies. To get your book
