Native Americans first erected gourd martin houses to attract the useful Purple Martin bird. Today, the familiar gourd tree is emblematic of Alabama’s rural landscape. Journey Proud host Joey Brackner explores this early Alabama tradition with guest Weldon Vickery in Monroe County.

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