Today we were in Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama. In Birmingham we had the pleasure to meet with a lady whose brother was involved in the civil rights movement in Birmingham (and was one of the people who were hit by high powered hoses). She helped to put a personal perspective on what had happened in Birmingham. We also had a driving tour of the historical 4th avenue district. For lunch we went to Mrs. B's, which was Amazing! I have never been to a restaurant quite like that, it was truly one of a kind! Complete with great food, great people, and a great atmosphere! In Montgomery we went to the troy university Rosa Parks museum and library. It was very interesting to see some original documents and see a reenactment of the events when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a white man and to see how the boycott that followed nearly bankrupted the bus company.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sweet Home Alabama
Today we were in Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama. In Birmingham we had the pleasure to meet with a lady whose brother was involved in the civil rights movement in Birmingham (and was one of the people who were hit by high powered hoses). She helped to put a personal perspective on what had happened in Birmingham. We also had a driving tour of the historical 4th avenue district. For lunch we went to Mrs. B's, which was Amazing! I have never been to a restaurant quite like that, it was truly one of a kind! Complete with great food, great people, and a great atmosphere! In Montgomery we went to the troy university Rosa Parks museum and library. It was very interesting to see some original documents and see a reenactment of the events when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a white man and to see how the boycott that followed nearly bankrupted the bus company.
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