William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues."
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Indian Mound and Museum
The Florence Indian Mound is the Tennessee Valley area's largest domiciliary mound. The mound rises from history-43
Florence, AL ArchaeologyW.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues."
Florence, AL MuseumsThings to do near Florence, AL
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Dedicated to honoring Alabama's music achievers. Memorabilia from careers of Alabamians such as Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie,...
Redstone Golf Course -Meadowview/Whispering Pine
Course Access: MilitaryHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
Huntsville Museum of Art
6 to 8 major traveling exhibitions per year, plus shows by regional artists and displays of art from museum's collection prov...
Palisades Park
Features 2 pioneer cabins, schoolhouse. "Inspiration Point" allows visitors to overlook eastern Blount Co. into St. Clair Co....