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SUMMERDALE - The Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library in Summerdale (202 W Broadway Street), in conjunction with Alabama’s 200 Bicentennial celebration, is exhibiting a collection of maps of the state documenting its changes before and after statehood was established. On loan from the Birmingham Public Library, “Sweet Home: Alabama’s History in Maps” will be on display March 26 through April 30.

The exhibit is located in the events room of the Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library, and will be open to the public during the library’s normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.).

While on exhibit at the Birmingham Public Library, the display garnered rave reviews and is considered a must see for anyone interested in the history of Alabama or the Southeast.

Jay Lamar, director of the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, called “Sweet Home: Alabama’s History in Maps” one of the most exciting, beautiful and stimulating exhibitions he’s ever seen. “People will discover things about Alabama that they never knew or imagined by experiencing these lovely, remarkable maps,” Lamar said.

The exhibit tells the history of Alabama with maps that depict the state’s development from the earliest days of exploration through the present day. The exhibit explores 450 years of Alabama history through more than 50 maps carefully selected from the library’s world class cartography collection.

“The Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library is incredibly fortunate to host an exhibit of such a large collection of beautiful maps,” said Cindy Suggs, library director. Suggs hopes this exhibit will be exciting to “map lovers, genealogists and anyone interested in Alabama history.”

For more information about Alabama 200, visit www.alabama200.org.

For more information about the Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library visit www.summerdalelibrary.com or call 251-989-2011.