Alabama and the American Revolution, Part 1: In 179 days the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the weeks leading up to July 4th, Tuscaloosa Thread will publish frequent features on Alabama’s connections to the founding of our nation.
Although Alabama is more closely associated with the American Civil War, do you know there are people, places and events in our state that are directly linked to our nation’s founding?
As we enter the year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s creation we will take weekly looks at our state’s connections to the events that led to the United States of America.
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Numerous soldiers who fought to overthrow “British tyranny” migrated to Alabama, which became a state in 1819…