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Behind the “Seams” with American Village
For 25 years, the American Village costumes have brought history to life. Photography by Steven Ross and Courtesy American Village. American Village has educated and delighted its many visitors ever since it was founded by now-president emeritus Tom Walker in 1999. The village offers replicas of historic buildings and actors (also called interpreters) who portray notable persons in U.S. history, like George Washington and Patrick Henry. Yet these talented actors and this charming re-creation of early American life would be incomplete without the dedicated women in the costume department who work diligently for authenticity in everything the actors wear.
Beautification Award Winners: Summer 2024
The July Beautification Board winner is the home of Pam Dyer at 344 Dogwood Trail. The August Beautification Board winner is the home of Boris and Janice Battle at 113 Brentwood Lane. Commercial Winner—July, August, September. The July, August, and September Commercial Winner is the new Alabaster Police Department...
Reshad Hudson Makes a Name for Himself in Broadcast News
When Reshad Hudson was growing up in Alabaster in a single-parent family in his grandmother’s house, he never pictured himself as a national political reporter. But life has a funny way of surprising you. Raised with his older brother by his grandmother Shirley Bishop and his mother Darlene, Hudson...
Local artist completes new historic mural for Columbiana’s Main Street
Last month, the Columbiana Beautification Board celebrated the completion of a long-planned mural that now welcomes visitors entering the city’s Main Street from the south. The post Local artist completes new historic mural for Columbiana’s Main Street appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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