Explore historical downtown Florence on a relaxing trolley tour
FLORENCE-This one hour trolley tour visits several historical sites associated with the Civil War in downtown Florence. Along the way, you’ll hear interesting stories about Florence during the war including the account of the gunboat battle at the Florence Wharf in 1862, and the story of the martyrdom of slave pastor Robin Lightfoot by Confederate soldiers.
Local genealogist and historian Lee Freeman shares his knowledge of local history and the skirmishes fought throughout Lauderdale and Franklin counties.
September 17 and 24 at 11 a.m.
Trolley departs from Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitor’s Center in McFarland Park. Refreshments served prior to the tour.
TICKETS: $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Small children ride free.
Limited seating. To reserve a seat call 256-740-4141
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Tours brought to you by the Tennessee Valley Historical Society
Located in the Muscle Shoals region of the Tennessee River Valley, the Historical Society has been in existence since 1923 and has made huge contributions to the preservation and interpretation of history in the region. The Society, in partnership with the University of North Alabama History Department, funds scholarships for local high school students pursuing a degree in history at UNA.
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First Presbyterian Church as it looked before the 1898-1899 rebuild.
Rev. Dr. William Henry Mitchell (1812-1872). Irish native, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Florence and President of the Presbyterian Female Synodical College. Arrested in his pulpit by Union officers one Sunday in 1862 after his customary prayer for the welfare of the president and government, which in this case just happened to be Jefferson Davis and the Confederate States of America.
