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The Alabama Welsh Society would like to add to the Celtic legacy of the South and Alabama by bringing a Welsh presence to the public. Alabama is home to an untold number of Welsh descendants who are invited to make their voices heard. Most southerners know of their families Celtic ancestry if it is Irish or Scottish. However,many are unaware that their family name is Welsh. Surnames such as: Adams, Allen, Bowen, Brown, Cole, Davis, Edwards, Gibbs, Harris, James, Jones, Morgan, Lloyd, Roberts, James, Owens, Price, Reece, Thomas, Wynn, and Williams had their origins in ancient Wales. If you or someone you know is a descendant of Wales or if you have an interest in "all things Welsh", we invite you to join us today!
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Hello to all my friends!I've been AWOL of late and do apologize but its that typical summer weather that has a grip on me. I can say that I have a nice tan these days, and have been outdoors alot enjoying this wonderful Alabama sunshine. I've have worked on a book or booklet (if you will) for a few months, and feel fairly comfortable with it now. I used lulu.com for self-publication of it. It is about the welsh caves at DeSoto Falls park which includes Alot of pictures from when we were there for the AWA Gathering. I'm not a professional writer but I think I did a decent job with it. Here's the cover, and a link to puchase it. You can click this link to go to the preview page. http://www.lulu.com/content/3033507Thanks! Janice
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Good News! The Prince Madoc Plaque Resolution passed in the House today, 10 March 2009. So... now comes the hard part again. We are back where we were at the end of the Legislation session last year when the Senate never voted on this so it died. We now need to get the HJR #309 put on the Senate calender and passed. I need all of you to call Senator Barron's office and request that HJR 309 be put on the calendar and passed. His office number is (334)242-7858. PLEASE take 5 minutes of your day and make this call. Send an email to all your friends and relatives in Alabama to ask them to do...
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12 Feb 2016The story of Madoc, a prince of Wales who, in the twelfth century, discovered America. This is not a story that most Americans have ever heard. We are told all about how Columbus discovered America in 1492, when in reality he never set foot in America. So the story of Prince Madoc (Madog) is never taught to our school children. If your one of those people who have never heard the story it goes like this. Prince Madoc, son of Owain Gwynedd, left Wales around 1169 due to the turmoil between his siblings after his father died. All fighting for their fathers possessions, lands, etc. It was not...
Read MoreThe Bard has been created for those of you who would like to share your poetry with others. Please email your work to be displayed. You do not have to be a member of the Alabama Welsh Assoc to have it displayed here. Wales In Your HeartCome Evans and Jones and Hopkins and Prices,Come Prichard and Rees, Williams and Rices,Come Jenkins and Roberts and Dvies and Powells,Come Griffiths and Probert, Owens and Howells.Come Vaughan and Thomas and Richards and Pughs,Come Protheroe and Morgan, Lloyd and Hughs.Wales is your Land, Wales is your Heaven.Myths and Legends and ancients dreams,From...
Read MoreThe Flag of St David is associated with Wales and appears in a variety of forms, a gold field with a black cross or a black field with a gold cross. This flag was originally taken from the Coat of Arms of the Diocesan of St David. The black and gold (yellow) flag is flown in Wales as well as the Red Dragon. Who was St. David? Why is he so important to the Welsh? How is St. David's Day celebrated in Wales today? St David's Day is celebrated in Wales on 1 March, in honour of Dewi Sant or St David, the patron saint of Wales. Little is known about him for certain. What little information we...
Read MoreWales has a rich musical heritage, and although many of its traditional instruments are not commonly heard, there are still musicians keeping the folk traditional alive, arranging and performing melodies that have been popular for centuries. Celebrating its musical roots helps confirm Wales distinctive culture. As we enjoy the tunes, dances and instrumental forms that have delighted us for generations, we can become part of the tradition as it moves forward. Wales has an unbroken tradition of harp playing. It was used as a dance instrument and for playing tunes and airs. The tradition owes...
Read MoreThe carving of lovespoons has been a part of Welsh Culture going back many centuries. Now though they are seen more as a memento of Wales, be that as a result of a trip to Wales, or for an exile longing for the green and pleasant land, still called Home. The carving and giving of lovespoons has not survived the test of time, and many of the love spoons bought today are machine made., Welsh Lovespoons are a unique Celtic Craft.As their eyes met across the Welsh village square, he knew what was needed. He had to carve her a lovespoon. Any available time over the coming months, would be spent...
Read MoreRugby Rebels Where You're From Margam Abbey Americymru Welsh Network Casglu'r Tlysau/Gathering the Jewels Global Wales Bangor Cathedral David Western Welsh Lovespoons DVD's of Wales If you have or know of a website you would like posted here, send me an email at:-
Read MoreDo you have a Welsh story with Alabama connections, a biography of a Welsh settler in Alabama or a Welsh ancestor who came to Alabama? Share it with us for publication on this page. William Wyatt Bibb - 1st Governor of Alabama Thomas Bibb - 2nd Governor of Alabama Thomas Jones - Governor David Lewis - Governor James Allen - Senator Seale Harris - Physician, Researcher was crowned by his recognition of spontaneous hypoglycemia Mel Allen - Sportscaster for N.Y. Yankees N. Jan Davis - Astronaut J. F. Edwards - Astronaut Linda Howard - Romance Writer Annie Price - Attorney, 1st woman to...
Read MoreThey share the Welsh name Ceninen. The leek is known to have been displayed as a Welsh emblem in 1536 and in Henry V, Shakespeare acknowledged this as an ancient custom. One legend tells of a battle between the Welsh and the Saxons fought in a field of leeks. At some time in the past, the leek was an important part of the diet but it is not commonly eaten today. It is delicious when part of the traditional leek and potato soup.The daffodil has no such claim to literary and historical distinction. It has become the more favoured emblem of late, however, since some people find that it makes...
Read MoreThe Alabama Welsh Society would like to add to the Celtic legacy of the South and Alabama by bringing a Welsh presence to the public. Alabama is home to an untold number of Welsh descendants who are invited to make their voices heard. Most southerners know of their families Celtic ancestry if it is Irish or Scottish. However,many are unaware that their family name is Welsh. Surnames such as: Adams, Allen, Bowen, Brown, Cole, Davis, Edwards, Gibbs, Harris, James, Jones, Morgan, Lloyd, Roberts, James, Owens, Price, Reece, Thomas, Wynn, and Williams had their origins in ancient Wales. If...
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