HAPPY FALL! AS I WALK UNDER THE OAKS and crunch acorns underfoot, I am reminded that eighty-five autumns have seasoned the one-of-a-kind Cahaba Project neighborhood I call home. WE LOVE TRUSSVILLE’S HISTORIC DISTRICT. We understand it’s an asset to the Trussville community at large. As Trussville nears the Cahaba Homestead Village’s 100th anniversary, the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation looksContinue reading “Letter from the CHHF President”
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Homestead Headlines Ep. 4
Here is the fourth episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the March 17, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Homestead Headlines Ep. 3
Here is the third episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the Feb. 17, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Homestead Headlines Ep. 2
Here is the second episode of Homestead Headlines, which takes a look at the Jan. 13, 1939 edition of The Cahaba Hub.
Introducing ‘Homestead Headlines’
Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. historian Gary Lloyd introduces Homestead Headlines, a new series exploring The Cahaba Hub, the community newspaper that served the area from 1938-1942. These videos will publish every Wednesday. The first episode is set to publish Wednesday, Oct. 6. All episodes will be available here on our website and on ourContinue reading “Introducing ‘Homestead Headlines’”
CHHF, Inc. President appears on Trussville Tribune ‘Unscripted’
The Trussville Tribune “Unscripted” Interview: I was invited as a guest today for an interview on The Trussville Tribune’s live show “Unscripted.” You can watch the link to the video here in full. Or skip ahead 16 minutes for the interview about the Cahaba Project. Please share. We hope this clears up some questions peopleContinue reading “CHHF, Inc. President appears on Trussville Tribune ‘Unscripted’”
Aug. 20, 2021 Statement from the CHHF President
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc., would like to thank the Trussville City Council for setting a constructive tone at the workshop on August 19th. We thank all Trussville residents who attended and all who spoke. It is clear that residents share similar convictions and concerns. To reiterate what was said in our presentation, the CahabaContinue reading “Aug. 20, 2021 Statement from the CHHF President”
City Council discusses Cahaba Project demolition moratorium
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council on Tuesday, July 27 discussed a 120-day moratorium on home demolitions in the Cahaba Project. Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. President Amy Peterson O’Brien spoke to the city council at its workshop July 8 and read a statement to the city council July 27 outlining why a moratorium isContinue reading “City Council discusses Cahaba Project demolition moratorium”
CHHF, Inc. Third Public Meeting (VIDEOS)
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. held its third public meeting on July 20 at the Trussville Civic Center. Below are videos of our guest speakers, architect Chris Rogers and realtor Jeffrey Klinner, speaking about sense of place, historic homes and property values. The videos also include various questions and answers from the audience.
Real estate developer, historic district realtor to speak at CHHF public meeting July 20
TRUSSVILLE – The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. will hold its third public meeting Tuesday, July 20 at the Trussville Civic Center. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will feature two guest speakers: Chris Rogers – registered architect in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Georgia who will speak on sense of place andContinue reading “Real estate developer, historic district realtor to speak at CHHF public meeting July 20”
Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. 