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Fun facts about Alabama

Tell your nanny the story of why Alabama is known as the unforgettable state. It’s because there are many truly unforgettable attractions here as well as interesting historic facts to learn. Alabama is also known as the Yellowhammer State. From pesky insects to chemical warfare artifacts to skeletons of pre-historic man, Alabama has many a story to tell. On a lighter note, your nanny will be surprised to learn it is Alabama, not Louisiana, that introduced the western world to Mardi Gras. Long before Fat Tuesday, Alabama created Shrove Tuesday to kick off its celebration – this Tuesday is the day before Lent begins. Another surprising fact about the Yellowhammer State: a skeleton of pre-historic man was found in Russell Cave. So encourage your nanny to take a peek! But let’s talk of the unforgettable tales of destruction. Let’s begin with destructive insects. Take your nanny to the town of Enterprise, which houses the Boll Weevil Monument. The boll weevil is the destructive insect that played a big role in convincing Alabama farmers to grow crops other than cotton. And now onto destruction by man. Take your nanny to the United States Army Chemical Corps Museum in Fort McClellan, which holds more than 4,000 chemical warfare artifacts. On a lighter note, your nanny might take pleasure in taking a ride on the “Lightning Route” Trolley, a special charter service of the Montgomery Area Transit System. This service is a replica of the first electric railway system trolley in the world. Introduced in Montgomery in 1886, it was once known as the “Lightning Route.” If traveling on the trolley with your lunch, warn your nanny to be careful with the condiments. It was once forbidden to put salt on the Electric Trolley System railroad tracks. So hold the salt!