The Wiregrass Archives

In honor of Veterans Day, please enjoy this "It Came from the Archives" post written by our director in 2021.

It Came from the Archives: Armistice Day, Veterans Day and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Troy Today On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the guns that had roar ed in the most destructive war to that point in history fell silent. Although the June 1919 Treaty of Versailles officially closed World War 1 (the US never signed it), the Armistice ended combat.

You are cordially invited to attend the unveiling of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation "Hungry for History" Marker celebrating Boiled Peanuts as a Dothan food dish.

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: 11 am

Place: East entrance of Adams Hall, Troy University Dothan Campus, 501 University Drive, Dothan, AL 36303

Bring your appetite – Todd Farms and Smith Brothers will provide on-site boiled peanuts as a snack.

Hope to see you here!

Cherry Street AME Church in downtown Dothan will hold a symposium about its history on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 10 am.

Supported by the Alabama Humanities Alliance, this event is free and open to the public.