Author returns to Alabama roots, sets latest book in Demopolis
Alayne Smith is a native of Alabama but has lived and worked in Georgia for decades. She earned a degree
Read moreAlayne Smith is a native of Alabama but has lived and worked in Georgia for decades. She earned a degree
Read moreThe sign on the gate leading to Gaineswood read “Welcome Home, Whitfields.” Scores of the descendants of Gen. Nathan Bryan
Read moreFourth and fifth grade students from Demopolis and surrounding school districts learned how people lived in the 19th Century as
Read moreAs an enhancement to their study of Alabama history, approximately 300 fourth and fifth grade students representing schools in the
Read moreEditor’s Note: This article continues a series by The West Alabama Watchman on the annual Demopolis holiday event known as
Read moreFriends of Gaineswood and Two Rivers Arts Council have teamed up to present “Strings in Demopolis,” an afternoon of instrumental
Read moreDrivers passing by Gaineswood along Cedar Avenue or Morgan Street may have noticed that they can see the historic home
Read moreFriends of Gaineswood has received a $5,000 grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation to help during the coronavirus shutdowns. The
Read more“You can’t visit Gaineswood without finding something to connect with.” Nancy Lindsey hit the floor running when she took over
Read moreJoin us for some old-fashioned fun as we celebrate fall! On Oct. 17, Gaineswood will open the doors and grounds
Read moreCarolyn Bell must be forgiven if she stumbles a bit calling to mind the history of Gaineswood and some of
Read moreThomas and Kayte Melton enjoy a dance at the Friends of Gaineswood 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Read moreIt was a fabulous time in a hot town Saturday night at the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration and Gala of the
Read moreGaineswood, the national historic landmark located in Demopolis, is recognized nationally as a leading example of Greek revival architecture. Over
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