Gadsden's April Walking Tours: History Comes Alive

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome in. This is Birmingham News today, where local news meets AI. Gadsden, Alabama is jumping into the statewide April walking tours, giving folks a chance to explore the city's history on foot every Saturday this month. The tours kick off April 4th and run through April 25th, all starting at 10am. Sharp, led by local experts like city officials. Historians from the Edelwald County Historical Society, a state representative, and community guides. These walks are part of a bigger Alabama push to highlight downtown spots, and Gadsden's edition focuses on broad street gyms you might miss. Otherwise, expect about an hour or so of easy strolling, sharing stories on the areas past that connect right to today? Leaders bring real insider knowledge from Michael Rodgers with the city on the first tour to folks like Molly Smith and Christy Medlin diving into. County lore, the second week. It's low-key history that feels alive, perfect for families or anyone curious about where we stand now. Meet up by 9.45am at the back of the Visitors Information Center

1:05on 6.23 Broad Street Park off North 6th Street. Wear comfy shoes, casual clothes for the weather, pack you water, and no restrooms are on the route. Tours roll rain or shine unless it's a total downpour. Check Greater Gadsden Area Tourism's Facebook for any cancels. Hit them up at area code 256-549-0351 or their site for details and lace up to step into Gadsden's story.