Montgomery Deep History

03/11/2024

New production just dropped… full video

https://youtu.be/g3TMJlk7vTQ?si=98iZTcrtEN1M2Lmj

09/07/2024

Project 2025 Study

05/07/2024

MGM Deep History Nugget in the State of Alabama July 4, 1881:

Just as July since 1776 had always been a great month of remembrance for the Independence of America from its mother, England (or the ancient land of Albion), in like manner, Black people in America almost a century later would be able to finally have their own sense of independence from a peculiar form of bo***ge that some thought God would allow to go on for a couple thousand years into the future. Black people began to make speedy preparations to reconnect with their ancestors’ homeland Africa for economic purposes and trade—even well before the arrival of Marcus Garvey but concurrent with the Berlin Conference of 1884, which beckoned European countries to meet for the purpose of dividing up Africa for the exploitation of its resources. In the meantime, Black people in Alabama exercised their independence and, with the assistance of the Freedman’s Bureau program, founded Lincoln Normal School (Alabama State University) in July 18, 1867 and Tuskegee Normal School (Tuskegee University) in July 4 1881. Both of these schools were part of the Normal school program in Alabama.

On this day we would like to highlight and honor Tuskegee University for 143 years of excellence and the vast impact it has made across the entire globe, including its intercontinental involvement in World War II that saved millions of lives along with gaining a victory for the American people!!! We salute you TU!!!

19/06/2024

Happy Juneteenth!

May we never forget those who were forgotten in Texas. May we never forget the disputes over slave contracts in lower and higher courts that occurred in the Lone Star state many months and years after June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth) with those who still made the attempt thereafter to purchase Black people as slaves.

It was hard to break the South from the addiction of building wealth from the free labor of Black people. Once that was period was officially over, there came from the nation at large a stronger effort of bringing gruesome terror upon the Natives in the western frontier for the purpose of U.S. expansion.

In the mean time, Southern states would deploy tactics to recapture free labor from a considerable number of Black men, women, and children by capitalizing on the syntax of the 13th Amendment of the Constitution by instituting Pig Laws and Black Codes in order to funnel them into a new system–convict leasing. This would lead to another 50 plus years of free labor from those of whom were mostly of African descent. Some research reports that nearly 30,000 Black lives were lost due to harsh work conditions of the convict leasing program. On the other hand, from Juneteenth up until 100 years into the future, thousands of other Black lives would be lost from lynchings that occurred all over the nation.

Having faced voter's discrimination and various other local measures that sought to subject Black people to peonage, Alabama citizens from Wilcox, Perry, Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties would utilize media of the day that would draw global attention to the difficulties Black people had long faced thereby impacting federal, state, and local law until this present day.

06/01/2024

Hear the inspiring story of the inception of Montgomery Deep History including key figures who were motivational factors of the organization’s founding on the Gumptown Podcast.

27/12/2023

What was on sale December 25 in Montgomery and the River Region only five years prior to the inception of Alabama State University? Find out in our production “The Christmas Holy Day & American Slavery” on our YouTube channel.

25/12/2023

Christmas time for the River Region and Tri-County areas of Montgomery, Autauga, and Elmore (even as far as Macon) counties were quite busy with the sale of Black slaves, especially the sale of children. The business was so pervasive and lucrative that even Christian Baptists of the River Region posted ads for the sale of children, alongside real estate and livestock. Black slaves of the area, having been brought from West Africa and processed through the Gulf of Mexico into the Alabama River, were unfamiliar with Christmas time traditions from their African perspectives. However, they soon learned to practice the Christmas time gift-giving after they had been passed around as Christmas gifts themselves for decades between 1819 and 1863, since they were considered property and already in the wills of careful slave holders. Be sure to pay attention to the surnames of River Region slave holders in the newspaper clippings featured in this production.

American slavery was a business that had to managed nearly 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Slave owners who continued to work on Sundays or on the Christmas h...

04/12/2023

History tour slots are full for the remainder of 2023!!! We are so grateful for the many who have booked tours throughout this year.

We are now accepting bookings and reservations for 2024! Click the link below and fill out the form so that we may better understand the needs of your group for 2024. https://www.montgomerydeephistory.com/bookings-full

28/10/2023

On MGM Deep History Tours, people are amazed when they learn that Montgomery, AL had newly emancipated Africans who would become wealthy figures only decades after the Civil War both during and post-Reconstruction. Charles Octavious Boothe, as an eyewitness of this, produced a primary account of what it was like living among Black wealth with people from various types of vocations. One Black individual who lived in Montgomery owned so much real estate that the sum was about $300,000. That is the equivalent of approximately 11 million dollars in today’s currency! Boothe founded the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church as pastor and church planter, promoted a drive in the basement of his church for people to register students at Alabama State University, was an author of some phenomenal books, and a notable Christian theologian.

31/08/2023

31/08/2023

There is SOMETHING that is in this photo right beside the founder of MGM Deep History. It is responsible for moving the organization into its next phase of "telling a deeper story." Okay... your curiosity has gotten the best of you. Nevertheless, you can find out this week along with our growing list of subscribers! Visit montgomerydeephistory.com and register for free on our homepage! ☺️

30/08/2023

An MGM Deep History experience speaks for itself. It is simply impactful!

25/08/2023

I have never seen a group at any type of establishment, be it religious or secular, as tight as the Riverboat Family. They have a love for each other that is well beyond the depths of the Alabama River itself. The world needs to hear and learn from such narrative!

Treat yourself to a wonderful time out on the River by booking your cruise with this amazing organization!

21/08/2023

Remember to sign up on our homepage at montgomerydeephistory.com. Newsletter is about to drop within days!!!

13/08/2023

**We are excited to announce our new quarterly newsletter. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT NEWS WITH MGM DEEP HISTORY! We already have some exciting news set for release this month. Click the link and sign up on the homepage of our website.**

22/06/2023

We would like to say thank you to all our supporters and guests who have actually experienced a tour with Montgomery Deep History (MDH). It has been an adventurous 3 years for MDH! We have directly impacted people not only across various states in the U. S., but also Jordan, Israel, Germany, and also Switzerland. In addition, scholars from all over the world regularly consume our articles and other content at montgomerydeephistory.com including Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, India, Bangladesh, numerous European countries, and Australia. Here's to another year at Montgomery Deep History!

19/06/2023

Happy Emancipation Day!

Be sure to be on the lookout for the MGM Deep History article that brings perspective to this special day for the descendants of Black Americans whose ancestors endured the brutal program of slavery in America.

18/06/2023

Happy Father's Day to all fathers!! Your love, leadership, provision, and guidance are always needed!

07/06/2023

I just produced this piece minutes ago as I was just riding through the state of Virginia. Just musings from Deep History. Give it a read!

Looking out the window while traveling a road on what seems to be a lonely side of Virginia. This moment captures me in such deep thought. Ironically, I am awash with feelings of gratitude, courage, and hope but also sadness, grief, pique. Only a short distance eastward, out of the very window throu...

01/05/2023

Let's kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with some practical tips. We at MGM Deep History hope you are well today. Be sure to place high emphasis on your mental well-being!

20/04/2023

April 19, 1952 —Montgomery, AL officially adopts flag

07/04/2023

We had a great time with this interactive group who were from various parts of the U. S. as they were able to experience the indoor seminar session we offer. Emails and comments about their experience are continuing to be read and heard by us at MGM Deep History!

***Special thanks to Mr. Anthony Brock (founder of Valiant Cross Academy) for allowing us to use the VCA facility! We appreciate you.

05/04/2023

This is not a deep dive into the Gulf of Mexico. This is a DEEP DIVE into the history that the Atlantic Ocean brought to the state of Alabama through the Alabama River! Book the SUPER DEEP TOUR Platinum intensive for your group as we will cover Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and Mobile over 3 days. Oh... don't forget to bring your historical scuba diving equipment, because we'll go deep. Book this valuable tour for your group today!

23/03/2023

We have had the desire for years to plan a trip and take our children to the famous Coca-Cola Bottling Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Nevertheless, Montgomery Deep History was able to take Vice President John Egan on a historical tour of Montgomery, AL as this was his very first time visiting our city! On his two hour experience, he was informed about pieces of Montgomery history many may never know to uncover and it greatly enhanced his knowledge of how both his current state of residence and Alabama were established. He was even informed on the history of why there is a McIntosh, AL and a McIntosh, GA.

Great time! And we will soon be on our way to Atlanta for the World of Coca-Cola experience! 😄

Thanks for choosing our services at MGM Deep History, VP Egan!