• Dedicated to exploring the history and culture of the American South through research and public programs.
Frances S. Summersell
Generously funded by a gift from the late Charles G. and Frances S. Summersell, this interdisciplinary institute promotes and encourages the study of the American South with a special emphasis on Alabama and the Gulf South region and cultures, including the Caribbean.
Building upon the rich resources available at The University of Alabama, this center is dedicated to building an international reputation as an institution dedicated to examining the diverse cultures of the American South and the larger Gulf South region through research, teaching, and public programs.
“The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even past.” — William Faulkner