PRATTVILLE, Ala. – Central Alabama Community College history students are taking lessons beyond the classroom this semester, helping preserve the region’s history through community service projects across the region.
Fifty-five students are documenting local stories, caring for historic artifacts, and educating the public. The projects provide hands-on experience while supporting historical organizations in central Alabama.
Recently, 24 students partnered with the Old Autauga Historical Society at Rocky Mount Cemetery in Prattville. Students learned techniques for cleaning and repairing damaged gravestones, helping restore the historic site while gaining insight into the community’s past…