Guided Archaeology Tours, Car Shows, and Saturday Music
De Armanville, AL · August 15, 2026
Fog hangs over the valley early, but clear skies and a full slate of Saturday gatherings await once it lifts.
The Lead
Jacksonville State University’s Field School hosts a guided archaeology tour today across Calhoun and St. Clair Counties, offering residents a rare look at historic and ancient Indigenous sites throughout the valley. Led by regional researchers, the daylong excursion explores preserved earthworks, early homestead foundations, and historic trade routes that shaped early settlement in East Alabama. Participants will visit active site surveys and learn how modern non-invasive imaging techniques are preserving vulnerable historical locations without excavation. Beyond uncovering local history, the program highlights ongoing conservation efforts aimed at protecting sensitive rural heritage sites from commercial encroachment and erosion. The tour departs this morning, bringing local history lovers directly to the field where East Alabama’s story is still being uncovered.
Local Pulse
Tax Lien Seminar Meets Today in Oxford Financial experts cover county tax certificates and property investment strategies at the Oxford Civic Center this morning.
Calhoun County Football Media Day Concludes High school athletic programs across the valley finalized fall schedules following the county’s annual quarterback club kickoff.
Today's Outlook
- High 94°F · Low 72°F — Fog
- Keep hydrated and allow extra brake distance during early morning drives through lower valley fog patches.
What's On Around Town
Anniston: Downtown Farmers Market The City Market, 7:00–11:00 AM Fresh seasonal produce, artisanal baked goods, and handmade crafts on display.
Anniston: Pieces of America Mosaic Unveiling Calhoun County Chamber (1330 Quintard Ave), 9:00–10:00 AM Community public art reveal celebrating regional history and craftsmanship.
Anniston: Grease Is the Word Car Show McClellan Senior Living (41 Polkville Dr), 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Classic restored vehicles, food trucks, and music supporting local residents.
Oxford: Them Dirty Roses Live Hooligan Harley-Davidson (231 Davis Loop), 1:00 PM High-energy outdoor afternoon concert featuring regional southern rock favorites.
Anniston: Southern Soul Jamfest 705 Arnold Dr, 2:00 PM Outdoor afternoon concert featuring R&B artists, food trucks, and dancing.
Spotlight & Story
- The Choccolocco Valley Late-Summer Canning Swaps
- Starting in the late 1930s as a practical hedge against winter shortages, valley neighbors began gathering each August on front porches to trade surplus Mason jars of pickled okra, peach preserves, and chow-chow. What began as necessity endures as an informal late-summer ritual, with handwritten recipe cards swapped right alongside the harvest.
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