FLORENCE-Upcoming HistoryEvents for Florence-Lauderdale Public Library in November :
Concert at Courtview
Friday, November 14, 7:00 pm
Rogers Hall Front Lawn
Gather on the front lawn of historic Rogers Hall and enjoy some of the same music that was performed there 150 years ago. The Olde Towne Brass band, which plays Civil War-era tunes in authentic uniforms and using authentic period instruments, will help us recreate a concert that occurred on the lawn of Rogers Hall on the eve of the 1864 Nashville Campaign. Sallie Foster, Civil War diarist, will be the historic host for the event. This free concert is presented by Florence-Lauderdale Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and the University of North Alabama. For more information,256-764-6564, ext. 
27.
Footsteps of the Blue & Gray: A Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Florence
Saturday, November 15
Tour Times:
9:30-11:00 am, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, 1:30-3:00 pm, 2:30-4:00 pm
Preregistration required
$10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12
Journey in the footsteps of those who were here 150 years ago! Find out which downtown sites existed during the Civil War and what roles they played in housing troops, horses, and those who had fallen ill. Meet some period characters as they provide you with firsthand accounts of exactly what happened and why. Registration is $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Fees may be paid at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the library. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Abby Carpenter at 256-764-6564, ext. 27.
