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W.C. Handy The Father of the Blues, William Christopher Handy, was born in Florence in 1873 in a simple cabin that today houses a large collection of his personal papers, memorabilia and artifacts. Born with a natural musical bent-as a boy he visualized bird calls as notes on a scale.
You can stay in the music vein with an itinerary that includes this museum, the W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library, FAME Recording Studios, and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Or you can mix it up with other experiences, such as the Helen Keller Birthplace, the circa-1828 Belle Mont Mansion, Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House, Florence ...
20 cze 2024 · Little Muscle Shoals, Alabama boasts a giant legacy as the birthplace of blues, "Brown Sugar" and miraculous American icons. Helen Keller, W.C. Handy and Sam Phillips were each born along...
6 wrz 2022 · The Museum of Alabama is located across from the Capitol in the Department of Archives. Originally built in 1901, it is now considered a historical Alabama landmark. The museum has over 800 artifacts on display showcasing Alabama history from prehistoric times to the 21st century.
Visitors can explore northwest Alabama’s musical history as well as today’s vibrant music scene through MSNHA’s Roots of American Music Trail website. The RAMT is a self-guided cell-phone tour of significant music-history sites, such as recording studios, museums, live music venues, and festivals.
Excellent little museum that tells the story of W.C. Handy's life. They do a great job of presenting the type of history that often doesn't get told in this kind of depth. Tons of Handy memorabilia plus a two-room cabin where he was born. We could only stay about 45 minutes (had to get to FAME for their 4 p.m. tour).
