This site is dedicated to exploring Southern history, heritage, and traditions. It exists to bring together the places, people, and customs that have shaped the South over generations, and to make that history accessible to anyone with an interest in where the region came from and how it got to be what it is today.

Here you will find articles on the towns, landmarks, and people that have shaped the region, along with the customs and folklore that have been passed down through generations. New stories are added regularly as more of that history is uncovered.

The Southern Historian