Trussville, Alabama’s Historic Cahaba Project

Check out our plans and projects for the Cahaba 100 initiative here!

Welcome to the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc.!

Our mission is to support through education, outreach and civic involvement such things that promote, perpetuate and enhance the value of this community as a historic district designated on the National Register of Historic Places.

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CHHF receives state grant for Heritage Days

The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation has received an Alabama Department of Tourism grant for its inaugural Heritage Days. The $3,900 grant was supported by Alabama Sen. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville. “CHHF thanks Shay Shelnutt for his dedication to serving our community,” said CHHF President Amy Peterson O’Brien. “And we thank everyone who made this year’s event…

Backyard BBQ Fundraiser May 19

Join us Friday, May 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. for a Backyard BBQ Fundraiser for our Stone Gateways Project! The event will be held at 410 Rockridge Avenue in Trussville, at the home of Mike and Cathy Freeman. Rodney Scott’s BBQ and Hero Doughnuts will cater the event, and Rodney Scott himself will attend! Tickets: Tickets may…

Inaugural Heritage Days planned April 27-30 in Trussville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. http://www.CahabaHeritage.org CahabaHHF@gmail.com TRUSSVILLE – Trussville’s first annual Heritage Days event will take place April 27-30, 2023, to celebrate and showcase Trussville’s historic district. The four-day Heritage Days, organized by the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, will feature arts, music, history, culture, a pickleball tournament and tour of Cahaba…

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6 thoughts on “Trussville, Alabama’s Historic Cahaba Project

  1. This is wonderful what you are doing…must have researcher in your genes. I am a genealogist and enjoy helping people finding their families.

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    1. We can use you! We want to be, and with the help of all the homeowners and former homeowners, residents and those who just love the community, are well on our way to being the ultimate resource on all things “Cahaba Project”!

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  2. Have loved this neighborhood since the first time I saw it over twenty years ago, and now, since 2015, have enjoyed the privilege of calling it home. The quaint cottage style homes coupled with its historical origins makes it a pretty special place to live.

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  3. I grew up on Brentwood. My parents still live there! I’ve been very upset at the way the history of the Cahaba Project has not been respected by many new buyers or developers. I am happy to see that people are trying to now do something about it. Let me know how I can support your efforts!

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  4. This site is such a wonderful way to better educate our community about the historical Cahaba Project! I have enjoyed teaching children about The Great Depression and this area that was once established by FDR and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. We live in a truly special place!

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