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1. Chamber of Commerce
201 East Street South
The Talladega Chamber of Commerce building was
originally the Louisville & Nashville (L & N) Railroad Station.
The caboose in the parking lot is a reminder of a time when as
many as 26 passenger trains came through Talladega each day.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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200 South Street, East
The Louisa Jemison-Andrew Carnegie Building was
built for a library in 1908. It is on the Alabama Register of
Landmarks and Heritage as well as the National Register
of Historic Places. It is one of seven remaining Carnegie
Libraries in the state of Alabama.
The art exhibit at Heritage Hall is the sixty-eighth
National Exhibition of the Watercolor Society of Alabama;
juror for selection and awards: E. Gordon West, AWS. |
The Watercolor Society of Alabama promotes and
fosters work in watercolor. Its goal is to advance the art of
watercolor painting and to contribute to the enrichment
of the cultural environment of the citizens of the state
of Alabama. Held annually, the national competition
and exhibition brings to the public the best in watercolor
painting.
Admission included in tour ticket.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Spring Street, S.
Worth a daylight visit any time of the year, Oak Hill Cemetery is especially appealing during this sundown walk. Talladega’s colorful
history comes alive as visitors meet the ghosts of Talladega’s past
Admission ticket in advance is $5.00 or may be purchased on site.
Friday, April 17, 2009, only
Tours start at 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. |
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4. Silk Stocking Celebration
303 East Street, S
Come join the fun as we welcome the "new" house at the
corner of East Street South and Coffee Street. It recently
moved a few blocks down Coffee Street to its new location
and Stan and Lori Mitchell have completely renovated
it. Heavy hors o’doeuvres and a spirited beverage will be
available to make for a wonderful lite meal before attending
the performance at the Ritz. |
So, make your plans to come
get a glimpse, from the outside, of the charming bungalow.
A donation of $5.00 per person with proceeds going to the
Pilgrimage Council for restoration and preservation projects
will be accepted.
Friday, April 17, only: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m |
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5. Luncheon at Brignoli Manor
102 Brignoli Street
The McMillan house was built in the 1870's by James B. McMillan,
President of Talladega Cotton Factory at that time, at the corner
of East and Brignoli Streets. In 1986, Clyde O. Watts bought the
house and restored it to it's period and located his business in it
for many years. |
Mike and Tina Alexander recently acquired the house and
have turned it into a lovely showplace for fine catered events and
weddings.
An elegant luncheon will be served on Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tickets are $15.00
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6.Tea at the Gables
401 Court Street, S
The Gables, built in 1875, was acquired by the Arthur
Bingham family in 1879. In 1966, work was begun by the
Landmarks Foundation of Talladega to restore the quaint
Gothic Revival house for the benefit of the community.
Thus far, three rooms, an enclosed porch and a catering
kitchen have been renovated and professionally decorated. |
The house is available to rent for hosting community
gatherings as well as small get-togethers.
For this special weekend one can enjoy Tea at the Gables.
High Tea will be served both days.
Friday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12.50. |
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7. Historic Ritz Theatre
Courthouse Square Historic District
Marty Robbins was one of Country music's most beloved and
versatile performers. A Country Music Hall of Fame member,
Robbins' silky vocals and heartwarming charm earned him dozens
of hit songs and millions of fans around the world. Now, Jason Petty
brings you the story and songs of this genuine Country music icon
in MARTY'S EL PASO. |
Humorous and always touching - you will
realize what a gift of music and talent Marty Robbins gave us all.
April in Talladega is proud to include the world premiere of
MARTY'S EL PASO as a special theatrical event to top off each day's
Pilgrimage festivities at Talladega’s national Art Deco landmark
theatre. For Ticket Information call 256-315-0000
or visit www.talladegaritz.com (when tickets become available)
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. |
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8. Coffee and Dessert at Magnolias
207 North Street, E
Mike and Martha (Miller) Boydston invite you to join
them at Magnolias of Talladega. This charming two-story
brick home, formerly known as Bishop Flats, dates back
to 1901, and has served many purposes for the citizens of
Talladega. It is known to be the first four-plex apartment
in the state. |
Don’t miss the Bread pudding or Cheesecake for the
special Coffee and Dessert after the Ritz performances
Friday and Saturday!
Friday and Saturday after the performances at the Ritz
Tickets are $5.00 on site. |
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9. Talladega County Courthouse
Courthouse Square
Construction completed in 1838, the original courthouse
was a three-story structure. Although it sustained no
damage during the Civil War, the following years found the
building repaired and rebuilt many times due to the ravages
of storms and fire.
In the 1970s, the courthouse was placed on the National
Register of |
Historic Places and completely renovated and
restored to its splendid condition of today. The Alabama
Historical Commission states that it is the oldest courthouse
in continuous use in the state.
Mock Trial
Come join the proceedings in the trial of "This Land Is
My Land; This Land Is Your Land." The students from the
AP English Classes at Talladega High School, and under
the direction of Ms. Barbara Lawler, have written and will
perform a play that centers on a landline dispute from
the late 1800s.
Court convenes at 2:00 p.m. Saturday Tickets are $5.00 |
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10. Fannin House
301 Court Street, S
The Victorian era of architectural style dates from as
early as 1825 and extends to about 1900. Industrialization
brought many architectural innovations in home designs.
This house, located on South Court Street, is a fine
example of those innovations. |
It has the typical angled
bay window, columned porches, corniced eaves, and
elaborate gingerbread trim, just to name a few of the
many fine features the original builder, Dr.. R.A. Mosley,
Sr., incorporated. Purchasing the house in 1965, Hank
and Hilda Fannin have restored it, in part, to its original
condition and make it their home.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. |
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11. Harrison - Burton - Miller House
306 South Street, E
Built in 1898 by Dr Groce Harrison, this house served as the
residence for Louisa A. Jemison during the construction of the
Jemison House across the street. It was then passed to her heirs
until the Miller family, who restored the house, purchased it from
Mrs. Frances B. Cole in the fall of 1996.
The Allen Miller family lived in the house |
for several years
after they restored it. Currently, Mary Jane Miller, sister to Allen,
is now the new owner and is continuing to restore the house
and grounds.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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12. Townsend Warehouse
204 West Coosa Street
The Townsend Warehouse, now a mulit-functional, totally
handicap accessible banquet facility, housed the Alabama
Bottling Company at the turn of the 20th century.
The building's large foyer features beautiful exposed old brick
on it's interior and exterior walls. There is a "French Quarter"
style enclosed |
courtyard to the rear of the warehouse that
incorporates three remaining walls of an old livery stable. www.townsendwarehouse.com
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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13. Haynes Farm
2715 Eastaboga Road,
County Rd 005
Built in the early 1840's By Samuel Jemison, the farmhouse
remains structurally the same today. A breezeway has been
added to connect the business wing to the principle structure.
Heart pine floors and fine brickwork in the chimney are just
two of the many interesting features found here. |
The current owners, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Haynes, have
restored the house to modern living. Inside, the house can be
described as being extremely light and airy; outside, the idyllic
panorama is magnificent.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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14. President's Home
Talladega College,
703 Battle Street W
This Italian two-story brick structure was built in 1881 by
William Savery. It is a ten- room structure with a flat-shed
and also has a rough stone exterior with hip gable roofing. It
has a single story porch that spans the central and east bays
of the main façade that is articulated by tri-clustered columns. |
The interior, with walls of plaster and wood panel, has heart
pine floors and an impressive staircase. The gorgeous mantle
extends half the south wall in the drawing room. Palatial
windows surround the entire house.
The first president to occupy the home was Dr. Henry
Swift DeForest who served the college from November 1879
until his death in January 1896. His son, Lee DeFeorst, who
is known as the "Father of Radio," grew up on the campus of
Talladega College.
Currently occupying the home is Talladega College's 20th
President, Dr. Billy C. Hawkins.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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15. Savery Library
Talladega College,
627 Battle Street W
This beautiful building, named for William Savery, an
enslaved carpenter, was completed in 1939, the 100th year of
the Amistad incident. It is built in the colonial revival style of
New England, and has a 40-foot chime tower, which allows for
the beautiful chime to be heard hourly throughout the city,
a 120-foot Reference Room on the first |
floor, and three large
rooms on the second floor which serve various purposes. The
first floor interior features a wood paneled entrance and lobby
that features the Amistad Murals. Additionally, the College seal
that bears the charter title and legend is painted on the wall
above the circulation desk. Embedded in the terrazzo floor of
the lobby is a picture of the Amistad ship.
Famed Harlem Renaissance artist Hale Woodruff painted the
world-renowned Amistad Murals. He commuted twice weekly
to teach art classes at Talladega College. While teaching here,
Woodruff was commissioned by Talladega College President
Dr. Buell Gordon Gallagher who served from 1934-1943, to
paint the murals.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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16. Watts - McCrickard House
402 North Street, E
This stately antebellum home situated on a knoll above
North Street was built between 1850 and 1860. In 1950, Hesper
Haynes bought the house for $10,000.00 from Mr. Bazemore,
who owned a lumberyard behind his home. The current
owners, Harley McCrickard and Clyde Watts, Sr., are carefully
restoring the home and adding interesting new features, such
as the columns in the front. |
The front door of the house with its beautiful stained
glass, was bought in Florida 30 years ago. Throughout the
house one cannot help noticing the original heart pine, wide
plank floors. Both the living room and the master bedroom
downstairs have fireplaces; the one in the bedroom is made of
granite. The cabinets in the kitchen are also made of granite.
In the dining room are Chinese Chippendale cabinets holding
Mr. Watts paperweight collection.
402 North Street, E
Visitors will notice the exquisite taste of its owners and
enjoy the ambiance of an earlier time in Talladega.
402 North Street, E
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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17. Northern - Brown - Suggs House
410 South Street E
Constructed in 1907, in American Basic Greek revival motif
by Dr. W.I.Northern, a local dentist, the house was the first one
built in this block. The projecting left portion of the house
supports a gable having a half moon vent for the attic. The
gabled roof is extended to protect the windows from blowing
rain. Square columns with Doric capitals highlight the entrance,
the sunroom, and the large porch. |
The house has intricately detailed mantle pieces in the living
areas with beautiful iron screens on some of the fireplaces. The
wood floors are a combination of red oak, white oak, and pine.
Other unique features are built-in window benches, a beautiful
stained glass window, thick oak pocket doors, triple-crown
molding, built-in cabinetry, and bookshelves in the parlor and
the dining room.
Restoration to the house was completed in 2007. The house
is presently owned by Cheryl Suggs.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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18. Trinity United Methodist Church
40 East Street N
Organized in 1914, Trinity United Methodist Church is one
of Talladega’s friendliest congregations. The Gothic architecture
enhances the aesthetics of the beautiful stained glass windows
where the congregation worships.
In 1975, a fire in the sanctuary resulted in heavy damage to
the pews and other furnishings. Only a small |
portion at the
top one of the stained glass windows was broken. After the fire,
the congregation restored the structure and continued to grow.
In the narthex hangs a gift to Trinity United Methodist
Church, a beautiful pen and ink drawing of the church building,
done by the late Wilmary Hitch Elliott, Talladega artist.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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19. Presbyterian Home for Children Luncheon
Weatherly Hall, 905 Ashland Highway
Saturday lunch: Sponsored by the Presbyterian Home for
Children
Proceeds from the lunch tickets will go to the Presbyterian
Home for Children, which has been serving children in need,
and their families since 1868. |
April 18, 2009, Serving from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15.00
April in Talladega 5K Fun Run
Sponsored by Hope Academy
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Start/end location: Presbyterian Home for Children campus
at the corner of Ashland Highway and Chaffee Street (across
from Jemison Park)
Entry fee: $15 in advance ($20 day of run) -- Family Special,
$30 (immediate family only) -- includes souvenir t-shirt
More detailed information about the Fun Run and
registration form available on the web at www.phfc.org.
Hope Academy is a non-profit, SACS-accredited elementary
and secondary school offering small classes and personalized
attention. The school is located on the campus of the
Presbyterian Home for Children.
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20. First Annual Pinto Bean Cook-Off
Saturday, April 18th, Dixon Middle School Campus
Registration begins at 9:15 a.m.
For the first time April in Talladega is sponsoring
a Pinto Bean Cook- Off and will
include judging in pinto beans, corn
bread, and turnip greens. Outdoor
grill cooking required. No campfires
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Come join the fun at the First Annual Pinto Bean Cook - Off on
the old Dixon Middle School Campus on Elm Street across from Zora
Ellis Jr. High School. There will be many activities taking place during
the time the beans are cooking. Bring you appetite too!!! There will be
plenty of plates of Pinto beans and Turnip greens to eat.
Plate of Pinto Beans/Greens/Cornbread/Onion/Tea Only $5.00
Proceeds go to April in Talladega Pilgrimage Council for restoration
and renovation projects.
Request an entry
form:
April in Talladega
Pinto Bean Cook-Off Contest
P.O. Box 6007
Talladega, AL 35161
Entry fee is $15.00 plus $5 for
each additional category entered
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21. Sarah's Girl's Art
302 South Street, E
The late Sarah Whitson taught art for many years in
Talladega. Today some of her former students still paint
together on a regular basis and refer to themselves as “Sarah’s
Girls”. These local artists will have their art on display during
the pilgrimage for all to see.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Talladega T-Shirts/Golf Shirts (First time available to the public)
T-shirt emblazoned
with dogwood blossoms and "April in Talladega."
Colors:
Hunter Green, Navy, Fuchsia - Sizes available M L XL XXL
Price: $10.00
Golf shirt has April in Talladega stitched on it in a contrasting
color, no logo. Limited quantity.
Colors: Hunter Green, Navy -
Sizes available M L XL XXL
Price: $25.00
Will ship. $3.00 Shipping and Handling fee per shirt.
Advance Orders by calling 256-362-9375.
Shirts will be sold during April in Talladega as
well at various locations.
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Pricing
- $18.50 admission per person before March 1, 2009. $20.00
admission if purchased after March 1, 2009. Groups of 15 or
more $18.50 per person
- $15.00 Luncheon at Brignoli Manor, Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- $15.00 Luncheon at Presbyterian Home, Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- $12.50 Tea at the Gables Friday 9:30 a.m.
- $12.50 Tea at the Gables Friday 3:00 p.m.
- $12.50 Tea at the Gables Saturday 9:30 a.m.
- $12.50 Tea at the Gables Saturday 3:00 p.m.
- $5.00 Cemetery Walk Friday 5:00 and 5:15 p.m.
- A donation of $5.00 will be accepted on site for Silk Stocking
Celebration
- $5.00 Coffee and Dessert at Magnolias
- Ritz Theatre Performances ticket information call 256-315-000 or
visit www.talladegaritz.com (when tickets become available)
All Tickets will be available during April in Talladega
at all
locations as well as the information centers.
Mail Ticket Request to:
April in Talladega
c/o Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Drawer A
Talladega, Alabama 35161
Funds raised during the pilgrimage go towards
historic preservation and restoration.
Events and schedules are subject to change.
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