Demopolis, Land of Welcome

gaineswood mansionThe Gaineswood mansion.
Demopolis grew from a vine and olive colony.
Why is Napoleon remembered here?

Kudzu is another vine that thrives in Alabama. How fast does it grow?
Kids 8-12 will find out in Summer of the Bonepile Monster, an award winning book
by Alabama author Aileen Kilgore Henderson.

While in Demopolis, Stay at the Demopolis Inn.

Hungry? Drive to Eutaw and enjoy fried chicken, a specialty of the Cotton Patch Restaurant

gaineswood mansion

Joan, speaking at Gaineswood,
"Christmas at the Canebrake"
photo by Bridget Hartzell

Do you suppose the ghost is listening?

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09/26/01