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”
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Scouts demonstrate flag retirement prep, CHHF makes donation
TRUSSVILLE – Scout Troop 216 on July 3 demonstrated how to fold a flag properly and all in attendance folded one to prepare them for retirement. Read more about etiquette surrounding flag retirement ceremonies here. It’s important for a flag to fit completely in the fire. Larger flags are cut to remove the blue fieldContinue reading “Scouts demonstrate flag retirement prep, CHHF makes donation”
WATCH: CHHF, Inc. holds second public meeting
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. held its second public meeting June 15, 2021 at the pavilion on The Mall in Trussville. The foundation’s president, Amy Peterson O’Brien, and local architect James Sransky discussed Cahaba Project architecture, property values and the future of the historic neighborhood. In case you missed the meeting and would likeContinue reading “WATCH: CHHF, Inc. holds second public meeting”
2 Cahaba Project homes named Beautification Award winners
The Trussville Beautification Board has revealed its annual Beautification Awards, and two Cahaba Project homes (bolded below) were named winners. The board met May 17 to judge local homes and businesses to determine the winners. The 2021 Trussville Beautification Board Award winners are: Best Use of Color: Billy Morrison, 407 Rockridge Avenue Best Landscape Design:Continue reading “2 Cahaba Project homes named Beautification Award winners”
Second CHHF meeting set for June 15
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. will hold its second public meeting Tuesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the pavilion on The Mall. The meeting will include guest speakers, who will speak about Cahaba Project architecture; video presentations; and discussion about the future of the historic area. Food trucks will be on site nearContinue reading “Second CHHF meeting set for June 15”
Let’s talk about slag
Let’s talk some about the slag found in the Cahaba Project! Watch the video and read the historical information below about why slag can still be found today in the Cahaba Project. The most significant addition to Trussville by 1870 during the Reconstruction era was the railroad, which reached Trussville in 1870. The Alabama andContinue reading “Let’s talk about slag”
CHHF, Inc. holds first public meeting
The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Inc. held its first in-person public meeting on May 22, 2021 at the pavilion on The Mall. You can watch the full meeting here:
Cahaba Project residents talk preservation
Cahaba Project residents recently spent some time talking with us about preservation efforts during the month of May, known as National Preservation Month. Check out the video below!
A Photos Project for the Cahaba Project
As I was sweeping up around my house this morning, a house that is a bit dustier than most because it is old (or at least that is my excuse), I had time for quiet reflection. When I posted last month on social media about collecting vintage home photos for my neighbors, I didn’t knowContinue reading “A Photos Project for the Cahaba Project”
Presentation: Trussville’s Cahaba Project
Please check out our presentation, Trussville’s Cahaba Project, which provides a high-level overview of the creation and early days of the Cahaba Project neighborhood. As always, much more to come on this historic district. This presentation is also available on our Resources page.
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