Every year, the Board recognizes individuals in the community that go above and beyond spreading the love of history. In 2023, we chose two historians that have proven many times over that they are dedicated to the proliferation of Huntsville history. Join us at the Fall meeting to present the award to:
William H. Hampton (pictured above at the Huntsville Revisited Museum) developed a love for history when only a child while listening to the stories shared by great-grandparents, grandparents, and older relatives on what he calls the “Front Porch Experience”. The fascination for stories evolved into a life-long love and pursuit of history. William is involved with many organizations, and he fulfilled a dream of creating his own museum in 1978 when he opened the Huntsville Revisited Museum, which showcases local history. It was recognized as a non-profit organization, in June 2020. Nominated by Arley McCormick
Alex Luttrell (pictured above, far right) has championed historic preservation through his chairmanship of the Historical Markers Committee. He became the chair in 1992, and in the three decades since, has made possible the creation of dozens of markers. He has proven to be an excellent liaison between local individuals/groups and the Alabama Historical Association, which oversees markers in the state of Alabama. Nominated by Jacque Reeves