Famed Country Singer-Songwriter Hank Williams
Hank Williams was born in Georgiana. When his mother moved to Montgomery to run a boardinghouse, Hank Williams came with her, bringing his old guitar, which he had learned to play from an old street-singer named Teetot. Standing on the stage of the Empire Theatre, the rail-thin youth sang "The WPA Blues," and won the $15 first prize that included an audition to appear on a show at WSFA radio. Hank Williams died at age 29 in the backseat of his 1952 Cadillac, which is featured at the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery.
New Hank Williams Museum
Hank Williams fans should be sure to visit the new Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery. Located in the historic Union Station at 300 Water Street, the museum offers an array of artifacts and artwork, featuring his 1952 Cadillac and other personal articles. Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Admission charged. Special group rates available. Info: (334) 262-3600.
Nearby sites include his gravesite in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex and a statue in his honor in Montgomery's Lister Hill Park
20th ANNUAL
HANK WILLIAMS FESTIVALJune 4th & 5th Georgiana
Join in the 20th annual celebration of our native son, Hank. The Hank Williams Music Park will host an array of performers on Friday and Saturday nights including Jett Williams, Billy Joe Royal, John Anderson, Gene Watson, and Rock Killough & Dixie Flyers. There will be plenty of good music, food, fun and arts and crafts vendors.
While you're in Georgiana, visit Hank's boyhood home and site of the Hank Williams Sr. Museum at 127 Rose Street (next to the park). For more information call (334) 376-2396.
Published June 1999, Alabama Prime Times
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