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Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Park The Huntsville/Madison County Veterans Memorial is a beautiful space dedicated to ALL veterans. It is sacred ground where all are brothers and sisters equally. All that come here honor our vets simply by being present and noting the sacrifice of many and the patriotism of all. I see it as the official entry to the downtown area. At first glance, you see the free parking directly in front of the Memorial, but don't be fooled, as it is a meandering trail that carries you deeper into a treed spaces of history. Reference: Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Park

Rep. Dale Strong Honors Lee Greenwood & God Bless The USA Representative Dale Strong honors Lee Greenwood on the historic 40th Anniversary of his American anthem God Bless The USA on the floor of The House of Representatives on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Watch the video Reference: rumble.com

Congressman Dale Strong pens letter for mail distribution facility to return to Huntsville ...comes after multiple reports of delays and letters being returned...Jerome Acuff of New Market said he too has experienced similar delays. He said the postal service even mishandled a time-sensitive document his lawyer sent. “I had a piece of mail come from my lawyer. He had it stamped May 2nd and I didn’t get until May 21st,” Acuff said. Both Acuff and Ruth said they believe these issues are due to a Birmingham Distribution facility where all mail... Reference: NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama

HUNTSPEX 2024 Stamp, Postcard & Coin Show presented by the Huntsville Philatelic Club The Huntsville Philatelic Club will present its HUNTSPEX 2024 Stamp, Postcard and Coin Show with a philatelic exhibition and bourse on June 1 - 2, 2024, at the Jaycee Community Building in Huntsville, 2180 Airport Road, Huntsville AL 35801. There is no admission charge, and parking is free. Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm Join us at HUNTSPEX 2024 as we celebrate one of NASA's many great achievements in space exploration. This year’s theme is the 55th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing. Free Admission and Parking TBD# Dealer Bourse with Stamp, postcard and coin dealers Competitive Exhibits (Exhibition Prospectus PDF below) Commemorative Cachet and USPS Pictorial Cancel planned Post Office Substation planned Contact: Mike O'Reilly, P.O. Box 4384, Huntsville, AL, 35815-4384 Phone: (256) 527-4601 Ema

Butterfly Release | Huntsville Botanical Garden Guests of all ages will enjoy sharing in the magic of safely releasing live butterflies into the Purdy Butterfly House. This program begins with a brief presentation about butterflies and their habitat, followed by taking part in the safe restoration of our indoor butterfly population. Don’t forget your camera – these photo opportunities are not to be missed! Butterfly Releases take place throughout the summer, and each program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Registration is required , and space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Join/Support the Huntsville Botanical Garden Reference: hsvbg.org