Once a centre of industry and invention, Newhall Square has been redeveloped and now reveals a striking new chapter in the story of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. We take a closer look at ...

Today’s guest columnists are Liz Huntley and Kathryn McDonald. The weather is warming up, and – admit it – you’re itching for a new dress, or tie, or pair of shoes. You’ll probably head to the Summit.

Lajuana Bradford was just three years old when civil rights protests erupted in downtown Birmingham in the summer of 1963. Years later, as a high school senior, she realized the effects of those ...

The downtown walking tour was scheduled for a sunny Saturday in April 2016. But the group of about 40 and their UAB student guides soon found themselves reliving another spring morning—Easter Sunday ...

In 2026, Birmingham is confidently claiming its place as one of the South’s most compelling cities. It honors its history ...

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, featuring fascinating details about local, national and international rights movements, should be the first stop for any visitor to the city. Suggested Reading ...

Stephanie Qualls has always had a love for history, which is why she wants to teach others about our world and its cultures. “[Studying] history . . . will essentially help shape who we become in the ...