Tag Archive for: Harrison Brothers Hardware Store

Walking tour puts Huntsville’s Reconstruction history at your fingertips

As we recognize the contributions of Black Huntsvillians to the city’s history and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Historic Huntsville Foundation is offering an opportunity to take a walk through history. “Cornerstones of Freedom: A Walking Tour of Huntsville’s Reconstruction History” brings to life the stories of those whose leadership shaped […]

Downtown historic location recognized by the National Park Service

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville’s own Harrison Brothers Hardware Store and the Historic Huntsville Museum have been designated by the National Park Service as part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.  The brick building in which the historic store resides was constructed by father-son architectural team Henderson and Daniel Brandon. After Emancipation, Henderson, who had […]

Honoring Henderson and Daniel Brandon: A Black Masonry Construction Firm That Built Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL – In celebration of Black History Month, the non-profit Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF)  will debuts “Brick by Brick: The Legacy of Henderson and Daniel Henderson as part of its Rooted in History” exhibition series on Friday, February 24. “Brick by Brick” brings long-overdue recognition to the father-and-son masonry firm who built some of […]

Holiday Magic Pass Offers Discounts to Major Huntsville Holiday Activities

Visitors set their sights on Huntsville as a top destination for family travel, outdoor recreation, space history and – around this time of year – a premier vacation spot for holiday revelry. To ease the burden for families to enjoy the wide variety of events without breaking the bank, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors […]