If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour at Old Cahawba

If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour at Old Cahawba

May 10th, 202510am-11am

The program is an investigation into the creatures that live in Old Cahawba’s famous Perine Well to discover what they can tell us about water quality. Called aquatic macroinvertebrates, they spend at least part of their lives in water and play a large role in freshwater ecosystems. Participants will roll up their sleeves and immerse their hands into the wells’ waters to learn about the importance of artesian wells in Cahawba’s history and find out what makes this well so special.

 

"This will be a fun and informative hands-on activity for science lovers and history buffs alike,” said Carmen Yelle, staff member at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. 

 

The first permanent state capital of Alabama, Cahawba was known as "the city of artesian wells." In the early history of Alabama, water was readily available throughout most of the state, either from natural springs or a cistern well, with the exception of the Black BeltHowever, by 1830, the settlers realized that water could be obtained from deep-bored artesian wells. By the 1850s, Cahawba had more than 20 artesian wells, which allowed the area to develop into the wealthiest part of the state. 

    If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour at Old Cahawba

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    Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
    • 9518 Cahaba Rd.
    • Orrville, AL 36767

    Directions

    From downtown Selma, take Highway 22 (Dallas Avenue) west 8.6 miles. Cross over the Cahaba River and turn left onto County Road 9 and follow this 3.3 miles until it dead ends. Turn left onto County Road 2 and follow this 1.5 miles until you see the Visitor Center on the right.

    Region

    Orrville is located in the Montgomery & Selma Area of the South Alabama Region

    Fees

    $8

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