Alabama Life & Culture This man literally put Huntsville on the map – and it wasn’t Wernher von Braun Published: Jun. 18, 2025, 6:25 a.m.

Space-Struck Resident Wernher von Braun —centennial of his birth is March 23 — came to rest locally. Wernher von Braun's grave in Ivy Hill Cemetery.

Biographical / Historical Wernher Magnus Maximilian von Braun (1912--1977) was a pioneer in rocketry. Educated in Berlin, he assisted Hermann Oberth, another German rocket pioneer, before ...

Why it matters: As Alabama's oldest surviving depot, the site anchors downtown Huntsville's history — from housing Civil War prisoners to welcoming space pioneer Wernher von Braun.

This Von Braun Award was presented to Dr. Sally K. Ride in 1995 by the Huntsville Chapter of the National Space Club. The award, now known as the Dr. Wernher von Braun Space Flight Trophy, is given ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Von Braun Center is inviting Bonnaroo festivalgoers to attend a special event on Saturday. Due to the cancellation of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, the VBC ...

Wernher von Braun, a former member of the SS who rebranded himself as an all-American hero in the 1960s - SuperStock / Alamy Stock Photo 31,228 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you ...

An exciting and flavorful celebration is returning to the Rocket City. It’s the 10th Annual Black Restaurant Week Huntsville!

On Saturday, hundreds of protests will happen across the country, including right here in the Tennessee Valley, voicing their concerns about President Donald Trump.

Dylan flew from Tampa to Huntsville, Alabama a few weeks later. After landing, he headed to the rooftop bar where Cody and Kayla were enjoying a drink.