By Lynn Grisard Fullman Summertime. Ah, summertime! The living definitely is easy. The days are (mostly) sunny. The pace is slower. The possibilities are as abundant as thestars in the night sky. In Birmingham this summer, you will find festivals and special events of all sorts. “This is a great summer to stay right here in Birmingham,” said Dilcy Windham Hilley, … [Read more...]
Glory Days: Rickwood Classic Celebrates History of Baseball in Birmingham
By Sarah Kuper Rickwood Field in downtown Birmingham is the oldest surviving professional baseball stadium in the U.S. Long before the modern Regions Field was constructed in 2013, baseball greats got their start as a member of the Baron's, the A's or the Black Barons – all teams that called Rickwood Field home. The field primarily functions as a museum and event space now, … [Read more...]