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SUMMARY:Finding the Lost Patriots of Madison County *ONGOING*
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing project for 2026. Finding the Lost Patriots of Madison County continues the work of the patriotic citizens that have gone before us who have identified and marked Patriot burial sites. Our goal is to identify and properly mark the final resting places of the Patriots that lived and died in Madison County\, Alabama.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/finding-the-lost-patriots-of-madison-county/
CATEGORIES:Madison County
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Experience Vulcan Park & Museum’s 2026 exhibition\, Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty\, presented in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary as part of America250.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/revolutionary-roots-celebrating-alabamas-unique-history-and-natural-beauty/
CATEGORIES:Jefferson County
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SUMMARY:Cotton\, Cloth\, and Community: Alabama Quilting Traditions *Through May 30th*
DESCRIPTION:The Gorgas House Museum\, UA Museums\, and the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences are excited to present “Cotton\, Cloth\, and Community: Alabama Quilting Traditions” from February 16 – May 30\, 2026. Located in the Moore-Wilson Gallery of the Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center\, this exhibit brings together a variety of quilting traditions from all over Alabama. From UA Museums’ Department of Museum Research and Collections\, this exhibit features The Bicentennial Quilt\, made by Yvonne Wells\, which was created specifically for Tuscaloosa’s 200th year anniversary. Also displayed is a quilt on loan from Charlotte Nix from the West Alabama Quilters’ Guild\, along with a quilt made by University of Alabama students. Finally\, this exhibit highlights a long-standing relationship between The University of Alabama and the quilters of Gee’s Bend. Four unique quilts showcase the world-renowned artistry and history of Civil Rights championed by the women from this small town in south Alabama. Special thanks to the Alabama Museum of Natural History for their panel on the environmental history of cotton in the state. Additional thanks to The University of Alabama’s Department of Art and Art History for their help in curating the space. Featured Quilters:The Bicentennial QuiltYvonne Wells\, Becky Booker\, Tonyia Tidline\, Amy Echols\, and Sharron RudowskiWest Alabama Quilters’ GuildDonated by Charlotte NixStudent QuiltBrianna PorcheEmily BirdTia BrantleyRiley BridgesD’Abram DanielsAlyssa Dobbs-LangfordWilliam HuffmanIzzy HygrellAnnika IversonAiden JamesLynna NguyenCora SheffieldGeneva SwannEmmerson WareIsabelle WhiteMaKenzie WilliamsGee’s BendCaster PettwayMary Margaret PettwayLue Ida McCloudFannie Etheridge Location:The exhibit is located at the Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center in the Moore-Wilson Gallery. The street address is 200 Bryce Lawn Dr\, Tuscaloosa\, AL 35401. For directions on how to get to the Randall Welcome Center\, check out visit.ua.edu or call (205) 348-1101. Hours:The Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Contact Information:If you have questions about this exhibit\, please contact Sonya Harwood-Johnson (Director\, Gorgas House Museum) by calling 205-348-5906 or emailing gorgashouse@ua.edu
URL:https://america250al.org/event/cotton-cloth-and-community-alabama-quilting-traditions-through-may-30th/
CATEGORIES:Tuscaloosa County
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SUMMARY:"Landmarks & Legacies" Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has opened its annual photo contest after a two-year hiatus – and there are new twists.“We’ve had so many great entries in past years that we wanted to offer our local photographers something new\,” said MSNHA Program Director Jessie Johnson. “We hope these changes— adding the theme ‘Landmarks & Legacies\,’ emphasizing creativity and giving photographers a long window of opportunity — will get our entrants excited about going in a different direction. We’re especially delighted to connect this year’s photo contest with America250\, the initiative to celebrate and commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial.”In addition\, winning and other selected submissions will be featured in an exhibit co-hosted by Florence Arts and Museums\, Oct. 12-Nov. 13.Entries can be submitted digitally at MSNHA’s website\, https://msnha.una.edu/. Deadline is Friday\, Aug. 28. Photos must be taken within the past 18 months in one of MSNHA’s six counties (Colbert\, Franklin\, Lauderdale\, Lawrence\, Limestone and Morgan). Guidelines and the submission form are at https://msnha.una.edu/.“We wanted our theme to be dynamic and flexible enough to inspire creativity. We also wanted to help entrants share their stories of meaningful places and people\,” Johnson said. “Even though Alabama was not a state 250 years ago when the Declaration of Independence was signed\, we hope our entrants can capture the spirit of America’s beginnings through this year’s ‘Landmarks and Legacy’ theme. We can’t wait to see the results!”Questions? Email msnha@una.edu.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/landmarks-legacies-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Colbert County,Franklin County,Lauderdale County,Lawrence County,Limestone County,Morgan County
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SUMMARY:2026 Walking Tour Series *Dates in Event Details*
DESCRIPTION:Join a local guide and experience the charm of Historic Mooresville on themed historical walking tours throughout the year\, combining rich history with a leisurely stroll down our scenic\, tree-lined streets. \n\n\n\nMarch 7th – Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Tom and Huck \n\n\n\nApril 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, & 25th – Alabama Department of Tourism Saturdays in April Walking Tours\n\n\n\nMay 2nd – Hidden Spaces Garden Tour  \n\n\n\nJune 6th – Hidden Spaces Garden Tour\n\n\n\nAugust 1st – Mooresville During the Civil War – Info & ticket Sells \n\n\n\nSeptember 5th – Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Tom and Huck\n\n\n\nOctober 3rd – The Darker Side – Info & Ticket sells Coming Soon\n\n\n\nNovember 7th – Junior Historian Tour\n\n\n\nDecember 12th – Holiday Traditions – Ticket sells Coming Soon
URL:https://america250al.org/event/2026-walking-tour-series-dates-in-event-details/
CATEGORIES:Limestone County
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SUMMARY:We the People (Ongoing through Sept. 7th)
DESCRIPTION:We the People \n\n\n\nGet ready to travel back in time! In honor of America’s 250th birthday\, Burritt on the Mountain is turning history into hands-on fun for the whole family. \n\n\n\nStep into the Past-Wander through real 19th-century houses that families lived in long ago! Each one has amazing stories waiting for you to discover. \n\n\n\nPlay\, Create\, and Explore-Kids\, ages 4–12\, can jump into exciting activities:• Old-fashioned games that let you play like children in the 1800s• Heritage crafts and skills that let you see what it was like to make things for your family and home before modern conveniences• Panning for gemstones and fool’s gold at the sluice like the prospectors did during the Alabama gold rush of 1829.• Searching for the answers to the We the People scavenger hunt \n\n\n\nLearn Your Way-At each stop\, find a few fun facts about the families that lived in the houses located in our historic park. Their stories are typical of the 250 years of America’s history. It’s a day packed with discovery — celebrating the people\, places\, and moments that shaped our nation. Don’t miss this chance to make history come alive!
URL:https://america250al.org/event/we-the-people-ongoing-through-sept-7th/
LOCATION:Burritt on the Mountain\, 3101 Burritt Dr.\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison County
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SUMMARY:To Kill A Mockingbird Play
DESCRIPTION:The stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird is a truly special experience. Performed in the Old Courthouse Museum\, it allows attendees an opportunity to transport themselves back to the time of the book’s setting. Keeping the tradition of the era\, any white male over the age of 18 can be called for jury duty. If selected\, he will be asked to sit with the jury during the courtroom scene. \n\n\n\nThe first performance of the Spring 2026 production of Dramatic Publishing’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird will be Friday\, March 27th\, 2026. The play lasts approximately 2 hours and has two acts\, one outside and one inside. In the event of inclement weather\, Act I will be performed inside\, and then Act II will begin. \n\n\n\nFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mockingbirdcompany/
URL:https://america250al.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-play/
LOCATION:Monroe County Heritage Museum\, 31 N Alabama Ave\, Monroeville\, 36460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monroe County
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary War on Mobile Bay Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Relatively few people are aware that the Mobile Bay area’s rich history includes a direct connection to our nation’s founding era. On this one-of-a-kind historical journey through the currents of local history\, we explore this region’s heritage as part of a British colony in the mid-1700s. The adventures take us past the sites of pivotal battles on both sides of the bay waged between Spanish and British forces during the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/the-revolutionary-war-on-mobile-bay-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Mobile County
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SUMMARY:Piney Woods Fine Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Piney Woods Arts Festival is a fun festival showcasing artists from across the South and presenting Student Art from Coffee County students. Visitors can also enjoy live music\, dancers\, poets\, food trucks and a fun area just for kids.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/piney-woods-fine-art-festival/
LOCATION:Enterprise State Community College\, 600 Plaza Dr\, Enterprise\, 36330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee County
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SUMMARY:Hometown Heroes at Pelham Strong 5k and Home Run Derby
DESCRIPTION:The Pelham Strong 5k and Home Run Derby is an annual event! We are excited to have this year’s theme celebrating the 250th birthday of our great country! We’re looking for all patriotic runners and walkers! We’ve also added in a Midnight Run to coincide with the anniversary Paul Revere’s famous ride!We have a 5k starting at 8am\, 1 mile fun run starting at 9am. These events are open to everyone!At 10am\, we’ll have an opening ceremony for our Home Run Derby (entry to participate requires current Pelham rec or school team) and we invoice the public out for a fast -hitting\, fun filled day celebrating America’s game and honoring home town heros!Grab an afternoon nap and see us back at 11:50pm\, where we’ll start our midnight mile!!All events at Pelham City Park!!
URL:https://america250al.org/event/hometown-heroes-at-pelham-strong-5k-and-home-run-derby/
LOCATION:Pelham City Park\, 555 Ball Park Rd\, Pelham\, 35124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shelby County
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SUMMARY:Spring Farm Day at Burritt on the Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm Saturday\, April 18th 10am-4pm. Visit our barnyard animals\, experience historic skills\, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800s. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations. Learn how to card and wash wool\, observe wool being spun into yarn\, create an animal mask\, and play with old-fashioned toys. \n\n\n\nYou will leave with a new appreciation for modern conveniences after trying historic tasks such as rug beating\, butter churning\, and mattress stuffing! Listen to musicians throughout the park play traditional instruments and music enjoyed during our Alabama beginnings. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also participate in Burritt’s We the People activities for children ages 4-12 and learn about the original families that lived in our historic homes. Regular Burritt admissions rates apply\, and this event is free to Burritt Members.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/spring-farm-day-at-burritt-on-the-mountain/
LOCATION:Burritt on the Mountain\, 3101 Burritt Dr.\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison County
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SUMMARY:Blake Drive Block Party
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event\, free food\, music and fireworks\, begins at 4 ends at 9Discover Winston: Where History and Nature Meet \n\n\n\nNestled in northwestern Alabama\, Winston County is a place of rich history\, natural beauty\, and community pride. Established in 1850\, the county is known for its Civil War-era neutrality as “The Free State of Winston.” It boasts breathtaking landscapes like Bankhead National Forest\, the Sipsey Wilderness\, and Smith Lake\, offering exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation. Rooted in Southern hospitality\, Winston County celebrates its heritage through vibrant festivals and historic landmarks while fostering economic growth in agriculture\, tourism\, and small business. Whether you’re exploring its history\, enjoying the outdoors\, or embracing the charm of small-town life\, Winston County welcomes you to experience all it has to offer.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/blake-drive-block-party/
CATEGORIES:Winston County
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