• 2026 Walking Tour Series *Dates in Event Details*

    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. March 7th – Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Tom and Huck  April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th – Alabama Department of Tourism Saturdays in April Walking Tours...

  • Monroeville Literary Festival

    Old Courthouse Museum 31 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville, United States

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alabamawriterssymposium

  • My True Roots to the American Revolution

    Wetumpka Civic Center 410 S Main St,, Wetumpka, United States

    Family historian, U.S. Army Veteran and DAR member True Lewis will share the search for her elusive Revolutionary War ancestor on Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center 410 S. Main St, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

  • Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Serve Day

    Birmingham, Alabama's America250 committee is kicking off their celebration by serving at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama on February 26th in conjunction with a 40,000 lb. food donation from America250 and JustServe. Volunteers are invited to come help sort and unload this massive donation on Feb. 26th from 1pm to 3pm. Wear closed-toe...

  • Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show

    The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, United States

    The 34th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival will be held at the Wharf on Saturday, February 28th. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The car show is the major fundraising event for MAAAC, which directly benefits Orange Beach schools.   Each year, more than 20,000 people attend the overall festival. The...

    Free
  • The John S. Steiner Endowed Lecture Series Presents: “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era”

    For this year’s UA Museums’ John S. Steiner Endowed Lecture, author and historian Mike Bunn is giving a free public presentation titled “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era” at The University of Alabama’s Math and Science Education Building (Room 1001) on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Reception...

  • Celebrating America’s 250th: American Art Galleries

    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S., Huntsville, United States

    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...

  • Bridge Crossing Jubilee

    Downtown Selma

    Most events are free; there is a charge for specific events This historical celebration honors the civil rights movement with music, reenactments, and events centered around the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge, site of the 1965 Bloody Sunday march. It’s a powerful tribute to justice and resilience. The Jubilee, anchored by the Edmund Pettus Bridge, honors...

  • Ballyhoo Festival

    Gulf State Park 20110 AL-135, Gulf Shores, United States

    March 7 9AM-5PM | March 8 10AM-4PM Free to the public | Gulf State Pier and Gulf State Pavilion Parking - $10 The Ballyhoo Festival of Fine Art and Culture will celebrate its 12 year in March. Over 110 juried artists will have displays and will be given judge for $6,000 in cash prize This...

  • Tannehill’s Living History

    This will be and all day event starting at 9:00am. In the morning, visitors will be treated to historical presentations throughout the park. These will include souvenier iron pours from Alabama Art Casting; presentations on the history and inner workings of the Tannehill furnace and gristmill, and an open house of craftsmen teaching how things...

  • Religion and the American Founding Conference *BYU Livestream*

    The private, digital-first National Museum of American Religion tells the story of how religion shaped America and how America shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom in the U.S. constitution’s Article VI and Bill of Rights religion clauses. We are holding the subject conference at BYU in March, and want to make sure...

  • Revolutionary Alabamians: People Who Made a Difference

    What does it truly mean to be revolutionary in Alabama? Join Vulcan Park & Museum for an engaging and inspiring panel discussion celebrating Alabamians who have shaped their communities through courage, creativity, and conviction. Revolutionary Alabamians: People Who Made a Difference explores how meaningful change happens—not only through protest or politics, but through art, education,...

    Free

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