The Hidden History of Mobile - Uncovered (Mostly)

Good morning, all! I was going to follow that with “been hot enough for you?”, but I can’t stand when someone says that to me. Before the monsoon season hit the other day here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, the heat index was cruising up to 105. “No, it’s not hot enough. Turn it up to broil!”

Anyway, the latest on “Hidden History of Mobile” – the photos for the book head to the editor this Friday! Whoo-hoo! That means it’s nearing the end. Trouble is, the deadline is in 30 days and I keep uncovering more great stories to tell. Yikes! Stop it, Joe!

I need to say a special thank you to all of the members of the Mobile Creole Cultural and Historical Preservation Society. I put out a question or two on their Facebook page the other day and the response was overwhelming! I can’t thank you all enough for your input about the extraordinary Creole history of the Port City.

I really think you’ll love the stories I have picked out from the city’s 300+ year history. A lot of them really surprised me. There are many gems you probably haven’t heard before as well as some stories you know about, but have a twist or two. It’s going to be a fun book and it will be out this fall.

And by the way, it's not all ancient Mobile history. I cover all the way up to at least the 1960s. A little something for everyone.

I was at Mobile’s second oldest cemetery yesterday, Magnolia, to get a few photos for the interior of the book. It’s a fascinating place to just roam and read the tombstones. If you go (it’s located on Virginia Street and Ann), be sure to pick up the self-guided tour map and read the incredible stories of the luminaries buried there.

A couple of notes about upcoming releases and events. First, a brand new episode of the Joe Cuhaj’s Shorts podcasts takes to the air (or over your internet provider's cable or WiFi) this Thursday. It’s titled, “Prom and Circumstance”. Bet you can’t guess what it’s about?

And I have one more book signing coming up on Saturday, July 6^th from 11am to 1pm at the Barnes and Noble in the Eastern Shore Center, Spanish Fort, Alabama. I hope to see you there and we can talk all things hiking and outdoors.

Have a great week everyone. Till next time…Cheers!