The Birmingham Genealogical Society meets the fourth Saturday of each month (ex. Nov. & Dec.) at the Downtown Birmingham Public Library. Guests are always welcome!
Next meeting: Saturday, June 26th at 2 p.m.; Refreshments at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Room: Story Castle on the 2nd Floor
Speaker: Beth Hunter, Graduate Student, UAB
Program Topic: Rammed Earth Houses: An American Vision in the New Deal
This presentation will highlight the Rammed Earth Houses in the Gardendale/Mt. Olive colony. These seven houses are unique in that they are the only such houses built by the government during the New Deal. A brief overview of the colony, colony life and the societal roles men and women played in the colony will be presented. Slides will include the making of a Rammed Earth House and current photos of the houses. Mrs. Hunter will bring a scrapbook of articles for your perusal after her presentation.
