
Weekend Getaway to the Black Belt
Located in Dallas, Perry, Wilcox County | What you’ll find: TripsLooking for a new place to explore? Visit one of the oldest and most historic parts of Alabama: the Black Belt of Southwest Alabama. There’s much to see and do–and it is close enough to make the trip with less than a tank of gas. Here’s a simple, one, …

Western Marion Historic District: An In-depth Exploration
Located in Perry County | What you’ll find: Architectural | Historical | TripsIn 1817, when the US government officially incorporated Alabama Territory, settlers flooded into this region, drawn by its forested hills, prairie grasslands, and rich Black Belt soil. They brought with them skills, values, and cultural institutions—in …