Check out our recap video of the Cahaba Lamp Lighting Countdown event from Oct. 6, 2024, when four original Cahaba Project streetlamps were lit up again for the first time in more than 50 years!
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Cahaba Project lamp lighting ceremony set for Oct. 6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. http://www.CahabaHeritage.org CahabaHHF@gmail.com TRUSSVILLE – The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation will host a Lamp Lighting Countdown Sunday, Oct. 6 on the quad in front of Cahaba Elementary School. This family-friendly event will begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. At 6:30 p.m., the public will countdownContinue reading “Cahaba Project lamp lighting ceremony set for Oct. 6”
Trussville Jeopardy Photos and Video!
Check out some photos and a recap video of Trussville Jeopardy on April 16, 2024, at the Trussville Public Library.
Second annual Heritage Days planned April 15-21 in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE – Trussville’s second annual Heritage Days event will take place April 15-21, 2024, to celebrate and showcase Trussville’s historic district. The weeklong Heritage Days, organized by the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, will feature Alabama artists painting the historic area, the Gee’s Bend Quilters, music at the Trussville Entertainment District, history, culture, a Trussville-themed JeopardyContinue reading “Second annual Heritage Days planned April 15-21 in Trussville”
CHHF wins group Gatekeeper Award
TRUSSVILLE – The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation has won the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s group Ned and Goldie Paine Memorial Gatekeeper Award for 2023. The group was named the winner Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at “Trussville’s Toast of the Town: Celebrating Trussville’s Best” event at Corbeau Wine Bar. One nominator wrote about the recentlyContinue reading “CHHF wins group Gatekeeper Award”
Cahaba Project Stone Gateways Dedication Ceremony
Below is the full video of the stone gateways dedication ceremony in Trussville, Alabama’s Cahaba Project, a National Register of Historic Places landmark. Below the video is the full text of the speech. Enjoy. Amy Peterson O’Brien’s Dedication Ceremony Speech Welcome! Today is an exciting day! It’s a day that recognizes our past and ourContinue reading “Cahaba Project Stone Gateways Dedication Ceremony”
Stone gateways to be dedicated Jan. 27 in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE – The dedication ceremony for the stone gateways in Trussville’s historic Cahaba Project will be Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the stone gateway at the corner of Parkway Drive and Poplar Street. Parking will be available in the lot of the former Hewitt-Trussville Junior High School. HeroContinue reading “Stone gateways to be dedicated Jan. 27 in Trussville”
CHHF exceeds fundraising goal for stone gateways
TRUSSVILLE – The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation has exceeded its monetary goal to construct stone gateways identifying the city of Trussville’s historic district. The goal of $50,000 was recently made possible by 200 brick donations from families and businesses, and by the following key contributors: The Stone Gateway Project will identify Trussville’s historic district withContinue reading “CHHF exceeds fundraising goal for stone gateways”
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 eventContinue reading “CHHF receives state grant for Heritage Days”
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 mayContinue reading “Backyard BBQ Fundraiser May 19”
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