Alabama Black Belt designated National Heritage Area, unlocking up to $1M each year to preserve historic sites

The National Park Service and the University of West Alabama will team up on a strategic management plan to determine how to best use the annual funds to the Black Belt’s advantage.

The Alabama Black Belt has been designated as a National Heritage Area, qualifying it to receive up to $1 million in federal funds each year to conserve and preserve historic sites.

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