A first-hand look at local history

As part of their study on the history of Birmingham, third-graders at Cherokee Bend Elementary School visited several local landmarks including Sloss Furnaces, Vulcan Park and Museum, Arlington House and Rickwood Field.

At Rickwood Field, a tour guide discussed the history of the field and shared historical photographs. Students toured the locker room, ran the bases and sat in the bleachers. Teachers responsible for planning the event are Leslie Batts, Karen Bush, Beth Dean and Barbara Parker.