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Historic Mentone

Built as a resort town for wealthy New England investors during nearby Fort Payne’s boom days in the late 1800s, the quaint mountain village now boasts a thriving arts and crafts community, renowned summer camps, numerous shops and great restaurants. In winter, Mentone’s Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort offers the only snow skiing in Alabama.

Little River Falls

This 45-foot waterfall is the nation’s longest mountaintop river and marks the beginning of Little River Canyon, often called the “Grand Canyon of the South.” The 18-mile-long canyon reaches depths of up to 600 feet and offers spectacular scenery and rock-climbing opportunities. Photo by John Dersham

The Winston Place Bed & Breakfast

Located at the base of Lookout Mountain in Valley Head, Ala., this historic mansion features large verandas and is one of the South’s finest examples of antebellum, open-air architecture. Its relaxed-yet-elegant atmosphere makes the Winston Place a popular spot for weddings, family reunions and corporate retreats.

Birmingham News: ‘Rocket Boys’ author Homer Hickam to speak in DeKalb County

by Kelly Kazek April 26, 2013 DEKALB COUNTY, Alabama – Best-selling author Homer Hickam of Huntsville, best known for his book “Rocket Boys,” will speak in DeKalb County May 10 in conjunction with the presentation of an award in a writing contest he helped judge. Hickam will speak to students at Fort Payne High School
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DeSoto State Park

With stone buildings and park structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, DeSoto State Park is nestled atop Lookout Mountain and encompasses 3,502 acres featuring waterfalls, wildflowers, 24 miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails, a lodge and restaurant, chalets, rustic cabins and campgrounds. Free weekend interpretive programs and guided hikes take place
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Fort Payne Cabin Site

The Fort Payne Cabin Historic Site, along with the longest marked segment of the Trail of Tears – from Fort Payne to Meltonsville, Ala. – was dedicated in June, 2012. A stone chimney that was part of a small log cabin built by a Cherokee called Spirit the Preacher, or John Huss, marks the area
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BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE. CEDAR BLUFF TO HOST CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT. MAY 31 - JUNE 2
Over a hundred re-enactors will converge on Cedar Bluff, Ala. to recreate battles fought in the area 150 years ago. As part of the sesquicentennial remembrances of the War Between the States, the Abel Streight’s Raid Civil War Reenactment commemorates Streight’s raid through north Alabama en route to Georgia to cut the Western Atlantic Railroad, a Confederate supply line.

Scheduled for May 31-June 2, the event takes place just miles from the original surrender site in Cherokee County, Ala., and features reenactors, demonstrations, encampments, cannon firings, and period music. April 28, 2013, marked the 150th anniversary of Union Col. Abel Streight’s raid through north Alabama en route to Georgia to cut the Western Atlantic Railroad, a Confederate supply line. The Abel Streight’s Raid Civil War Reenactment commemorates the Battle of Day’s Gap in which Streight’s force won, but the battle set off a series of skirmishes that eventually led the Union forces being surrounded and captured.

Period merchants and Union and Confederate encampments are open to the public each day beginning at 9 a.m. On Saturday at 11 a.m. there will be a period Ladies Social and Tea, and following at 2 p.m., the reenactment of Battle of Day’s Gap including the capture of two of General Forest’s prized cannon. Local historians note that it is possible that the two cannon still remain buried in the Hog Mountain area as they were never recovered. On Sunday, a period church service is planned at 10 a.m., and at 2 p.m. the Battle of Streight’s Surrender will be reenacted, complete with the burning of Black Creek Bridge.

A Civil War Era Ball with the Emmy award winning Un-Reconstructed from Jacksonville, Ala. will also be held. Un-Reconstructed is a six-piece string band that specializes in performing and arranging music from the War Between the States as well as Irish, Scottish, and other nineteenth century traditional music. They have appeared throughout the eastern United States and their music has been included in various movies, documentaries, National Park promotional videos, and educational compilation projects. Period attire is required.

Located 3 miles from the reenactment site at 1200 County Road 251 is Cornwall Furnace which was built around 1862 to manufacture cannon, caissons, and other war materials for the Confederacy. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, festival goers are invited to tour the war memorial park throughout the three-day event.

A $7 per car donation is requested with proceeds to benefit the Cherokee County Historical Museum. The donation includes entrance to the events on Saturday and Sunday. The Civil War reenactment is located at Highway 9 North on County Road 131 in Cedar Bluff. For more information, visit http://www.cherokee-chamber.org or call 256.927.8455.