WC Handy birthplace, Florence, AL - The Father of the Blues

In November, 2009 IE spent some time in Mississippi visiting specific sites along the blues trail.  One stop was in Tutwiler, another significant town in the life of WC Handy and blues history.

In February 2011, while in Florence, AL, IE and IA discovered they were minutes from the birthplace of WC Handy and had to make the stop.  Admission:  $2.00.  With student ID: 50 cents.  What a deal!

Some information about WC Handy:

W.C. Handy was born in a small log cabin in Florence on November 16, 1873.  Handy became famous for his blues compositions such as "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Blues".  He was also a musician, band conductor, and author.

The museum houses a collection of memorabilia, musical instruments, personal papers and original sheet music.  Handy's famous trumpet and his personal piano are just a few of the items on display.