Which counties are part of the Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area?
Welcome to Alabama’s Black Belt,
Where the Culture is as Rich as the Land
The Black Belt of Alabama is one of the last places where you can still experience the true South.
From prehistory, through the antebellum and the War Between the States, to civil rights, the region embodies the South. Today, this beautiful place is home to a burgeoning cultural Renaissance and an emerging natural paradise.
The Black Belt Is...
Moundville
A Native American city.
Between 500 and 900 years ago, Moundville was a large Native American village and the capital of a chiefdom. The people who lived there shared the same culture, or way of life. Read more
No Need To Fear Black Belt Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of activity!
No need to fear Friday 13th this year! Spend a relaxing and fun filled weekend in Selma and Camden. For more informaton, click here.
We welcome you.
We hope you enjoy your stay in the Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area.