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Wrights in Cahaba Heights

Jun 1, 2021

Meet a family who can trace their history back seven generations in Cahaba Heights and five in its elementary school.

The Color on Columbiana

Oct 1, 2018

Three different schools, two cities, one mural. The old Berry campus has quite the history, and now Vestavia Hills City Schools will launch its own legacy on its grounds.

Next Door in New Merkel

Aug 1, 2018

A history of Cahaba Heights told through the people who call it home.

Belles in the Hills

Apr 1, 2018

Don’t be mistaken. It’s not all about the dress.

The Legendary Lore of the Vestavia Temple

Oct 1, 2017

Vestal virgins dancing in white tunics. Servants dressed like Roman legionaries. Legendary parties for hundreds.This was George Ward’s Vestavia Temple—and you can still see relics of it today.