• Pleasant Grove Veterans Resource Fair

    Pleasant Grove Community Center 501 Park Rd, Pleasant Grove, United States

    Free event to all Veterans in Pleasant Grove and surrounding areas. Resources Available:Disability Claim ProcessAppeal Claim ProcessService VerificationAccessing The VA Website for AssistanceEnrollment Eligibility for TreatmentMedications QualificationsHealth Care ScreeningsEligibility RequirementsDiscuss Burial CeremonyDisabled American VeteransAlabama Department of Veterans AffairsAnd Others

  • Little Known History of Martha Washington’s Life and Times

    Community Room at Decatur Public Library 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, United States

    Did you know that the eighteenth century was a time of innovation and discovery? Martha Washington saw a lot of interesting, entertaining, and surprising events and exhibits during her life though most people are unaware of them. Author Betty Bolté will share some of the rather surprising events and innovations Martha witnessed that Betty uncovered in...

    Free
  • Watch Party for The American Revolution Documentary by Ken Burns: Episode 2

    Downtown Huntsville Library 915 Monroe St Southwest, Huntsville, United States

    We will watch one episode each week and finish on July 1, just in time to celebrate America 250. The American Revolution Series: May 27 - Episode 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754-May 1775) June 3 - Episode 2: An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776) June 10 - Episode 3:...

  • Muleday Chickenfest

    Mule Day / Chickenfest is a beloved annual street festival, taking place in downtown Gordo during the first weekend of June each year. The festivities kick off on Friday evening and continue until Saturday afternoon. This vibrant event offers a wide array of attractions, including live entertainment, delectable food trucks, an enticing variety of street...

  • The Civil War in Huntsville

    Downtown Huntsville Library 915 Monroe St Southwest, Huntsville, United States

    Learn about the events in Huntsville and Madison County during the American Civil War. HMCPL Archivist Emily Seibel will discuss the lives of Madison County federal spies, local guerillas, and loyalists during the Civil War, highlighting stories from local author Nancy's Rohr's book Rascality in Huntsville 1861-1865: The Spies Among Us. The sessions will be...

  • Stars and Guitars: Iron Horse

    Wilson Park 250 E Tuscaloosa St, Florence, United States

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of bluegrass magic with IRON HORSE! Get ready for a spectacular night of music under the stars! Iron Horse will be bringing their incredible talent and energy to Wilson Park for a FREE concert you won't want to miss.

    Free
  • 2026 Alabaster CityFest

    Thompson High School 1921 Warrior Parkway, Alabaster, United States

    Saturday, June 6, 2026. 9AM - 11PM. Free Admission, free parking, free shuttle buses. Live music from local, regional and nationally recognized artists. Hundreds of vendors and food trucks. Dedicated KidsFest area with 20+ inflatables and children's activities. Car Show.

    Free
  • America 250 Talk – The Constitution of the United States: A Medieval Document?

    Pelham Public Library 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, United States

    Free entryPresenter: Michael Burger, professor of history at Auburn University at Montgomery We often like to think that the U.S. Constitution was a revolutionary document, created for a fundamentally new country. While there is something to be said for that view, in fundamental respects the framers of the Constitution were influenced by developments in a...

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  • Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Niki Sepsas: America’s Atlantic Seaboard: Treasure Trove of History

    Homewood Public Library 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, United States

    This history series presented by Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence and celebrates our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. A ramble along the eastern coast of North America to trace the evolution of the earliest English settlements on the continent and their role in shaping the history...

  • “Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death” Patrick Henry’s Famous Speech and Program

    Belle Mont Mansion 569 Cook Ln, Tuscumbia, United States

    This program will take place at historic house museum Belle Mont Mansion. It will feature a Patrick Henry interpreter from American Village giving Patrick Henry's famous speech and a program on his life, legacy, and connection to Belle Mont by Mindy Bates, President of the Chief Colbert Chapter of the DAR. It will be free...

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