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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:Celebrating America’s 250th: American Art Galleries
DESCRIPTION:Spanning nearly 250 years of artistic expression\, the American art galleries explore how artists have interpreted the nation’s history\, culture\, and identity from the early republic to the present day. Featuring artworks from the museum’s permanent collection—including works by Thomas Hart Benton\, Milton Avery\, Lilla Cabot Perry\, Claes Oldenburg\, and other influential artists—these galleries reveal the many ways artists have responded to the American experience. \n\n\n\nThe presentation is further enriched by important loans from institutions including the Toledo Museum of Art\, the Art Bridges Foundation\, and the DeMell Jacobsen Foundation. \n\n\n\nAs the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, these galleries offer an opportunity to reflect on the evolving story of American art. Across generations\, artists have documented the people\, places\, and ideas that have shaped the nation while also questioning and expanding the narratives that define it. \n\n\n\nOrganized into thematic sections\, the galleries examine how artists have depicted the American experience in all its complexity. From early portraiture and sweeping landscapes to the bold experiments of modern and contemporary art\, the works on view reveal how artistic styles\, ideas\, and perspectives have evolved over time.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/celebrating-americas-250th-american-art-galleries/
LOCATION:Huntsville Museum of Art\, 300 Church Street S.\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison 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:Flying Legends of Victory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Public Tours & Flight Experiences \n\n\n\nAircraft ToursTuesday\, May 5 – Sunday May 10Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday–Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMAdmission: $15 per person | $30 per family \n\n\n\nLiving History FlightsFriday\, May 8 – Sunday\, May 10Seats are limited and sell out quickly.Book online at: http://www.FlyingLegendsTour.com \n\n\n\nBessemer Airport Authority Welcomes the Flying Legends of Victory TourHistoric B-17 “Sentimental Journey” and B-25 “Maid in the Shade” Arrive May 4Bessemer\, Alabama – The Bessemer Airport Authority is honored to announce that the Flying Legends of Victory Tour will arrive at Bessemer National Airport (EKY) on Monday\, May 4 at approximately 11:00 AM. This nationally celebrated tour\, operated by the Arizona CommemorativeAir Force Museum\, brings two of the world’s most iconic World War II aircraft to Alabama for a week of public tours and unforgettable flight experiences. \n\n\n\nPiloted by all-volunteer crews of the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum\, the tour features: \n\n\n\n• B-17G Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” – one of only four B-17s still flying today out of nearly 13\,000 originally built. \n\n\n\n• B-25J Mitchell “Maid in the Shade” – one of just 34 airworthy B-25s remaining from the almost 10\,000 produced. \n\n\n\nThese rare aircraft are among the finest flying examples of America’s wartime aviation heritage. Visitors will have the opportunity to step inside\, explore their interiors\, and hear the stories of the crews who flew them in combat. \n\n\n\nThese immersive flights allow passengers to feel the rumble of radial engines\, experience the aircraft’swartime crew positions\, and witness the sky from the same vantage point as America’s GreatestGeneration. \n\n\n\nLocal Partnership: Birmingham Escadrille CAFThis year’s tour stop in central Alabama is made possible through the leadership and support of theBirmingham Escadrille\, the region’s Commemorative Air Force unit. Their advocacy and coordination were instrumental in securing Bessemer as a featured destination on the 2026 national tour schedule. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to educating\, inspiring\, and honoring the legacy of American military aviation. \n\n\n\nA Historic Moment During America’s 250th Anniversary YearAs the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, this visit offers a powerful opportunity to connect with the aircraft\, stories\, and people who defended American freedom in its most defining moments. The Flying Legends of Victory Tour brings history to life – right here in Bessemer – through authentic\, fully restored warbirds that continue to fly thanks to the dedication of CAF volunteers and supporters. \n\n\n\nAbout the Arizona Commemorative Air Force MuseumThe Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum operates one of the world’s largest fleets of flying WWII aircraft and conducts the annual Flying Legends of Victory Tour\, visiting more than 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Their mission is to educate\, inspire\, honor\, and preserve the legacy of American military aviation. About the Bessemer Airport AuthorityThe Bessemer Airport Authority oversees the operation\, development\, and long-term planning of Bessemer National Airport (EKY)\, a key aviation asset serving the Bessemer–Birmingham region and Central Alabama. EKY is committed to safety\, economic development\, and expanding aviation opportunities for the community.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/flying-legends-of-victory-tour/
LOCATION:Bessemer National Airport/Mitchell Field\, 900 Mitchell Field Road\, Bessemer\, 35022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jefferson County
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Walk
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 75th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer in 2026\, American Village in Montevallo will host an Interfaith Prayer Walk on Thursday\, May 7. This special event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to walk the campus together\, pausing at meaningful historic locations for guided prayers led by local faith leaders. Each stop reflects a different aspect of our nation and those who serve it. \n\n\n\nWe will begin with an opening prayer in Liberty Hall. \n\n\n\nAlong the route: \n\n\n\n\nA Military Veteran will offer prayers for the U.S. Armed Forces\, the Alabama National Guard\, and our veterans at the National Veterans Shrine\n\n\n\nPrayers for churches and clergy will be shared at the Colonial Chapel\n\n\n\nAt Washington Hall\, clergy will lead prayers for the President\, Governor\, and executive leadership\n\n\n\nAt Independence Hall\, prayers will focus on Congress and Alabama’s Legislature\n\n\n\nAt the Colonial Courthouse\, the focus will be on the nation’s judiciary\n\n\n\nAt the Concord Bridge\, prayers will be offered for law enforcement\, firemen\, and first responders by a law enforcement chaplain.\n\n\n\nThe walk will conclude at the statue of George Washington in prayer along the Freedom Trail\, with a final prayer for the American people\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will involve moderate walking across campus. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/interfaith-prayer-walk/
CATEGORIES:Shelby County
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