Eight Family Friendly Alabama Historical Sites
From Civil Rights landmarks to preserved battlegrounds, these 8 must-see educational destinations are perfect for history lovers of all ages.
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John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara star in the 1963 Western Comedy loosely based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." One of several great movies the two starred in.
The Great American Recipe: Passing the Dish
The cooks prepare dishes that show support for someone in need; in the second round, the cooks create their favorite holiday recipes.
Tonight at 8 pm
Discovering Alabama: Tumbling Waters
Canoe down one of Alabama's many creeks with host Doug Phillips and explore the state's combined 132,000 miles of rivers and streams.
Tonight at 8:30 pm
Discovering Alabama: Alabama Mound Trail
Doug Phillips explores several monumental earthworks throughout modern-day Alabama created by Indigenous Peoples. These earthworks were built from the Gulf of Mexico to the northern mountains of the state.
Tonight at 9 pm
The beauty and diversity of Alabama's pitcher plants helps attract insects which the plants capture for nourishment.
Tomorrow at 3 pm
Loosely based on Shakespeare’s 'The Taming of the Shrew', John Wayne stars as a cattle baron whose daughter is due home from college. Unfortunately, his equally stubborn estranged wife (Maureeen O’Hara) returns as well.
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