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Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Selma, AL
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Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

As Civil War buffs, we wanted to see the site of Castle Morgan, a POW camp run by the Confederates. It was small in reference to others, but played a huge role in the Sultana disaster. It was advertised as an archeological site. It may be, but the ruins are almost gone with only a few small (and old decaying)... More

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Selma, AL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Always enjoy the Haunted History Event at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Guided tour is always interesting and they change it up a little each year. Ghost stories around the campfire are lots of fun, too.

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Opelika, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This state historic park is a largely undistrubed rural gem at the junction of the Cahaba and Alabama Rivers- about 20 miles from the Pettus Bridge into Selma, AL. www.cahawba.com. It is worth the trip if you like easy nature 'hiking,' canoeing, family biking (all flat & little traffic if any) picniking, or visiting historic sites. Visitor Center burned down... More

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Vestavia Hills, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

I have been to Old Cahawba many times and it has changed ... for the better over the years. It is a great place for educational tours and for people who just want to visit the site of what used to be Alabama's Capital. There is the foundation of a building that was a prison during The War, 1861-65, and... More

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