Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area

04/30/2026

MOBILE! Join us this SAT, MAY 2 for a FREE YOUTH DRUMMING WORKSHOP! Geared toward youth but all ages welcome, participants will make and play their own drums, led by Wayne Curtis (Africatown Drummers) and LaDarrel Bell (Excelsior Band 1883). Hosted by Mobile Arts Council and Amp Up Arts at Spring Hill College!

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/260844109130045

04/22/2026

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the Sucarnochee Folklife Festival such a success!

Thank you to all who attended and celebrated with us, to our generous sponsors for your support, and to our amazing vendors and talented artists who brought the festival to life with your creativity, food, music, and craftsmanship.

Because of you, this cherished tradition continues to thrive and showcase the heart, culture, and pride of our community.

📸 If you took photos at the event, we’d love to see them, so share your pictures in the comments!

We appreciate each and every one of you and we can’t wait to see you next year! 🎉

Sponsors:
Black Belt Community Foundation, University Charter School, Sumter County Alabama Chamber of Commerce, City of Livingston- Lston,AL, Sumter County Commission, and UWA.

04/16/2026

04/10/2026

Great opportunity to learn from a master craftsman!

NEXT WEEK! Join us in AUBURN, DADEVILLE, SHORTER, and TALLASSEE for a FREE Native flutemaking workshop with Blue Bear Flutes! Registration required: alabamafolklife.org/residence

Big thanks to Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities at Pebble Hill, Dadeville Public Library, Town of Shorter, and Tallassee Community Library for hosting!

03/16/2026

Experience the charm, history, and hospitality of Alabama's Black Belt at the Wilcox County Tour of Homes - March 28, 2026

Spend the weekend exploring beautifully preserved historic homes, hearing the stories that shaped this region, and discovering why Wilcox County is a true hidden gem for heritage tourism. It's the perfect spring getaway - rich architecture, Southern culture, and small-town charm all in one unforgettable experience.

Plan your visit:
https://www.wilcoxhistoricalsociety.org
Discover more Black Belt destinations
https://www.alabamablackbeltadventures.org

Make it a weekend. Explore. Stay.
Experience the Black Belt.

02/23/2026

Discover the rich geography, history & culture of the Black Belt Region and explore the lasting impact it has on our communities! 🌍✨

🗓 February 27, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Training Room 205, Black Belt Regional Development Center (126 Franklin Street)

Join facilitators James Lamb, Dr. Ashley Dumas, and Monica Moore for an engaging and insightful session you won’t want to miss.

02/19/2026

Save the date!

Save the date! Join us at Old Cahawba, 9518 Cahaba Road, Orrville, AL 36767, on March 28, 2026, from 8:00–10:00 AM for a guided bird watching walk led by Shirley Farrell of the Alabama Ornithological Society. 🐦🦉🦆🦅

10/20/2025

The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is just TEN DAYS away! Meet us in Wetumpka on Oct. 25 to celebrate wildlife art and Alabama’s natural beauty. There will be live demonstrations, workshops, activities for the kids, and plenty of art exhibits. Learn more at https://thekelly.org/wewa/

10/20/2025

OPPORTUNITY- DON'T MISS OUT!: Do you work in childcare? Are you a high school student interested in childcare? Come check out the Child Development Associate national Credentialing Program. Today at 11am and on October 25th at noon there will be two Zoom Interest Meetings open to all interested. All information to sign up is below on the flyer:

10/07/2025

COMING SOON
The Natural Resources EXPO will be held
November 18, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Hope you can join us!
To register or for more information, contact Kristen McCord:
[email protected]