FLORENCE-How do we know which sources are credible and which are not? Understanding which sources
are trustworthy is vital in both historical research and news consumption.
Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern is bringing two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ashley
Remkus, to the museum to discuss media credibility at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, as part of a
program series on exploring history and archaeology.
This discussion will explore the intersection of trust and accuracy and how we can effectively
evaluate source credibility in both contemporary news and historical research.
A native of northwest Alabama, Remkus is a 2015 graduate of the University of North
Alabama and the deputy investigative editor for AL.com. She previously worked as an investigative
reporter, covering the justice system and policing with a focus on accountability and public access. She
joined AL.com in 2016 as a public safety beat reporter and won Pulitzers in 2021 and 2023.
Cathy Wood, media coordinator for the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, will moderate
the discussion. She was a staff writer for the TimesDaily and a journalism adjunct instructor
with UNA.
After the workshop, Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern will continue its excavation of Test Unit 6.
The program is free and is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums,
with support from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. Pope’s Tavern Museum is a
museum dedicated to the early (1800-1870) history of Florence and Lauderdale County.
Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern is a free, public archaeology program that has been documenting
the history of the site since 2022. Pope’s Tavern is located at 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL
and is open, Tuesday – Saturday from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 256-760-6439 for more information.
Media Release/Cathy Wood
MSNHA media coordinator
