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SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the first 50 years of the Little Red Schoolhouse\, a bicentennial project\, with the unveiling of its Alabama Landmarks & Heritage Plaque.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/little-red-schoolhouse-marker-dedication/
CATEGORIES:Coffee County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Cordova's Spring Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cordova’s Community Clean Up. Meet at City Hall for coffee and donuts to get the day started. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. Help get this community spruced back up for Spring! \n\n\n\nContains an educational component conveying why Walker County is participating in America 250 Alabama\, about how our country and our individual communities were created through stewardship\, community involvement and the goals of building communities together.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/cordovas-spring-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Walker County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T235959
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SUMMARY:USS Alabama Battleship Living History Crew Drill
DESCRIPTION:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/USSALABAMABattleshipMemorialPark/
URL:https://america250al.org/event/uss-alabama-battleship-living-history-crew-drill-2/
CATEGORIES:Mobile County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T160000
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SUMMARY:The Loop Music and Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Live Music:WHO: Lamont Landers\, Wax Monkey\, Suaze\, Trey Merritt & Hi Def\, Boukou Groove\, and Dcovan MathewsWHERE: Porter Park AmphitheatreTIMES: Friday\, 5p-9p and Saturday\, 11a-7p \n\n\n\nArtistic Extravaganza:Immerse yourself in a showcase of over 50 exhibiting and demonstrating visual artists and artist groups in Downtown Dothan. \n\n\n\nAlso\, Sloss Furnace will be providing a group pour demonstration that allows festival goers to participate or watch the process. \n\n\n\nNEW in 2026 \n\n\n\nThis year brings (another) increase in $2500 in ARTIST AWARDS\, including a Best of Show Award ($650)\, two Awards of Distinction ($400 each)\, and five Merit Awards ($175 each)! \n\n\n\nWe’ve added a film festival (at the Dothan Opera House) to the Loop! More details to follow. \n\n\n\nOur new PERMANENT Location is at Dothan’s new City Center that is located at 126 North Saint Andrews Street. \n\n\n\n<> SAME in 2026 \n\n\n\nTWO DAYS of festivities instead of one! \n\n\n\nART OUTSIDE: Art in Public Places will feature a new outdoor installation series at the Festival! \n\n\n\nMURAL TOURS: Back by popular demand…As the Mural City\, the 2026 Loop Festival will feature self-guided and scheduled guided riding tours of our beautiful downtown murals for free\, plus storytelling about those murals at the festival. \n\n\n\nPATRON UPGRADE: Experience the festival like never before with our enhanced Patron Program\, featuring Loop Loot (real money for art)\, exclusive festival hospitality\, free meals and libations\, early bird shopping\, designated parking\, patron lanyards\, and ribbons for your favorite artists!
URL:https://america250al.org/event/the-loop-music-and-art-festival/
LOCATION:Dothan’s New City Center & Porter Park Amphitheater\, 125 N. Saint Andrews St\, Dothan\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260326T175813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175817Z
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SUMMARY:Talladega County Commission America 250 Liberty Tree Dedication
DESCRIPTION:10:30 to 11:30am at the Historic Talladega County Court House\, Peter the Patriot will unveil dedication plaques. The Talladega Co Commission will dedicate the Liberty Tree to Talladega County Citizens. Refreshments served at Talladega Hall of Heroes. Free Event
URL:https://america250al.org/event/talladega-county-commission-america-250-liberty-tree-dedication/
LOCATION:Historic Talladega County Courthouse\, 1 Court Square\, Talladega\, 35160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talladega County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20241216T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T223142Z
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SUMMARY:Old Autauga Historical Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Old Autauga Historical Society will be hosting a two-day event on April 10-11\, 2026\, at the Doster Center in Prattville\, AL. OAHS volunteers are creating 250-plus trifold displays depicting the 250-year history of the United States. We are partnering with area schools to host a school day event on Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, for up to 1\,000 students.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/old-autauga-historical-society-event/
CATEGORIES:Autauga County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260306T204828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T174729Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama History Day
DESCRIPTION:What is Alabama History Day?  \n\n\n\nAlabama History Day is a state-level affiliate of National History Day\, a year-long program that offers teachers a dynamic learning tool for the classroom — and offers students a creative way to engage with history. The Alabama Humanities Alliance presents History Day annually\, with the competition open to all public\, private\, and home schools\, grades 6-12.  \n\n\n\nAlabama History Day’s 2026 state contest takes place April 9\, at American Village in Montevallo. It’s an ideal setting for this year’s History Day theme: Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform in History — inspired by the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipant Registration Ends: Friday\, March 13\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://al.nhd.org/App?f=c06ad0e5-6033-4460-a989-9bad12fea43e \n\n\n\nParticipant Information Freeze: Sunday\, March 22\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\nJudging Starts: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\, at 9:00 AM \n\n\n\nContest Starts: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, at 8:00 AM  \n\n\n\nAwards Ceremony Start Time: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, at 12:45 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSemiquincentennial Schools\n\n\n\nWe’re partnering with the America250AL initiative for commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary. And if your school is participating in Alabama History Day\, you’ll likely also enjoy becoming a Semiquincentennial School in Alabama! \n\n\n\nSpecial Awards\n\n\n\nEach year\, a variety of Special Awards are offered during the Alabama History Day contest to recognize student achievement in particular topic areas. Many of the awards come with cash prizes from our partners. \n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\nGot AHD questions? Want to bring a History Day teacher workshop to your school? Contact Program Coordinator Idrissa N. Snider\, Ph.D.\, at 205.558.3996 or isnider@alabamahumanities.org.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/alabama-history-day/
CATEGORIES:Shelby County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T000000
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SUMMARY:Chronicle of America
DESCRIPTION:Public viewing of venue April 9-10 from 3- 7 PM both days and all day Saturday\, April 11. School day events on April 9-10 at 9 AM\, 11 AM\, and 1 Pm. This is a free event.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/chronicle-of-america/
CATEGORIES:Autauga County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260326T204233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204235Z
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SUMMARY:Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:Enterprise Mayor William E. Cooper will formally recognize the City of Enterprise’s designation as an America250AL Semiquincentennial City during a proclamation ceremony at the upcoming Fort Rucker–Wiregrass Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) luncheon on Wednesday\, April 8. Members of the community are invited to attend by purchasing a ticket. Tickets\, which include a catered lunch\, are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to sponsor seats for active duty servicemembers and veterans\, allowing members of the military community to attend as guests of local supporters.Reservations can be made by contacting Tanya Hatley at tanyahatley@gmail.com or 931-980-3963.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/proclamation-signing/
LOCATION:Enterprise Civic Center\, 2401 Neil Metcalf Rd\, Enterprise\, 36330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260406T165044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T165048Z
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SUMMARY:We the Readers - The Grapes of Wrath
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence this year at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library with a search for The Great American Novel. \n\n\n\nThis month we are reading The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. First published in 1939\, Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize–winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family\, the Joads\, driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of their trials and their repeated collisions against the hard realities of an America divided into haves and have-nots evolves a drama that is intensely human yet majestic in its scale and moral vision\, elemental yet plainspoken\, tragic but ultimately stirring in its human dignity. A portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless\, of one man’s fierce reaction to injustice\, and of one woman’s stoical strength\, the novel captures the horrors of the Great Depression and probes the very nature of equality and justice in America. As Don DeLillo has claimed\, Steinbeck “shaped a geography of conscience” with this novel where “there is something at stake in every sentence.” Beyond that—for emotional urgency\, evocative power\, sustained impact\, prophetic reach\, and continued controversy—The Grapes of Wrath is perhaps the most American of American classics.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/we-the-readers-the-grapes-of-wrath/
LOCATION:Downtown Huntsville Library\, 915 Monroe St Southwest\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T134300Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Days
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth annual Heritage Days\, Trussville welcomes back the Gee’s Bend Quilters for a welcome event and quilting workshop sponsored by AmFirst; country music singers/songwriters Nashville to Trussville music event at The Gateway – Trussville Entertainment District presented by Trimm Design Build; and the Alabama Plein Air Artists painting the Cahaba Homestead Village with an exhibition to follow at the Trussville Public Library!
URL:https://america250al.org/event/heritage-days/
CATEGORIES:Jefferson County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20251027T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153728Z
UID:4810-1775293200-1775325600@america250al.org
SUMMARY:Ozark Crawdad & Music Festival
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URL:https://america250al.org/event/ozark-crawdad-music-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Ozark\, S Union Ave\, Ozark\, 36360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dale County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260223T172805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T172807Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile River Cruise with John Sledge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as park friend John S. Sledge\, author of the award-winning book\, The Mobile River\, narrates a three-hour cruise across the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and down the storied Mobile River leaving a wake of history—some previously untold—behind. An authority on local history and an accomplished story teller\, Sledge helps bring people\, places and events from this area’s rich past to life. Signed copies of Sledge’s books will be available for purchase following the tour.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/mobile-river-cruise-with-john-sledge/
CATEGORIES:Mobile County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260325T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T210635Z
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SUMMARY:212th Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe
DESCRIPTION:Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 212th Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026. This free family-friendly event emphasizes the importance of The Battle of Horseshoe Bend in U.S. history through interactive living history demonstrations.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/212th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-horseshoe/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Bend National Military Park\, 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd\, Daviston\, 36256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tallapoosa County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260116T172357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172359Z
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SUMMARY:Wilcox Historical Society Tour of Homes with Guest Speaker Charlie Hurt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating tour of Furman\, Alabama. 10 homes\, 2 churches\, and more await\, including guest speaker Charlie Hurt. As we celebrate the nation’s 250th Anniversary\, Mr. Hurt will give a fascinating presentation on our Founding Fathers and America’s early history\, Friday\, March 27th\, at historic Wakefield in Furman. \n\n\n\nTo get tickets go to:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977687313994?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\nHistoric Furman\, Alabama\, is the site of the Wilcox Historical Society’s Tour of Homes\, Saturday\, March 28\, 2026. This year’s tour includes ten beautiful homes\, two churches\, antebellum civic buildings\, and more. Come celebrate our nation’s 250th Anniversary in Wilcox County!
URL:https://america250al.org/event/wilcox-historical-society-tour-of-homes-with-guest-speaker-charlie-hurt/
CATEGORIES:Wilcox County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260311T161229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T193025Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Alabama Service and Food Donation to Selma Area Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help box items for central Alabama families from a 30\,000 lb. food donation by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Selma Area Food Bank! Our service is part of our celebration of this nations semiquincentennial. We love our fellow Alabamians\, and invite you to show your love alongside us in this effort to feed the hungry in our state.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/america250-alabama-service-and-food-donation-to-selma-area-food-bank/
CATEGORIES:Dallas County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260316T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T191447Z
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SUMMARY:Red\, White and Bulls: America250Alabama Night on Ice
DESCRIPTION:The night’s focus is military appreciation. Doors open at 6:00pm \n\n\n\nThe gameday experience will include:A Block Party from 4pm – 6pm on the patio in front of the Pelham Civic Complex featuring kids activities\, military and first responders vehicles and concessions.Ceremonial Puck DropColonial Color Guard and National Anthem
URL:https://america250al.org/event/red-white-and-bulls-america250alabama-night-on-ice/
LOCATION:Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena  ​\, 500 Amphitheater Rd\, Pelham\, 35124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shelby County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260223T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T172600Z
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SUMMARY:Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Friday: 7 PMSaturday: 1 PM & 7 PMSunday: 2 PM
URL:https://america250al.org/event/southeastern-livestock-exposition-rodeo/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20251027T155650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T155653Z
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SUMMARY:Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
DESCRIPTION:March 20-22 10AM-1PM \n\n\n\nRecognized as one of the nation’s top arts and crafts festivals\, this event transforms Fairhope’s charming downtown into a gallery of fine art and handmade crafts. With artists from across the country\, live demonstrations\, and a welcoming atmosphere\, it’s a must-visit for art enthusiasts seeking inspiration. Fairhope Festival honors craftsmanship and community —cornerstones of America’s cultural heritage as we mark 250 years. \n\n\n\nFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival
URL:https://america250al.org/event/fairhope-arts-crafts-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Fairhope\, 18 N Church St\, Fairhope\, 36532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baldwin County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20250627T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T181840Z
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SUMMARY:"Desirous of establishing permanent peace": Alexander McGillivray\, George Washington\, and the Treaty of New York
DESCRIPTION:This will be presented on Sunday\, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the historic Elmore County Courthouse\, 100 E. Commerce Street\, Wetumpka\, AL 36092
URL:https://america250al.org/event/desirous-of-establishing-permanent-peace-alexander-mcgillivray-george-washington-and-the-treaty-of-new-york/
LOCATION:Elmore County Courthouse\, 100 E Commerce Street\, Wetumpka\, 36092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elmore County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Fox":MAILTO:elmorecountymuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260225T162911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T163109Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Fort Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Fort Condé\, in collaboration with the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute\, is proud to present “The Battle of Fort Charlotte”! In recognition of the only battle from the American Revolution to occur in Mobile\, we invite guests to partake in a unique living history event about the battle between Great Britain and Spain for control of Mobile.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, March 14th\, guests are invited to witness the actual battle told from the point of view of the British and Spanish officers and soldiers in and around Fort Charlotte. The reenactment by our own living history interpreters and other groups from the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez\, Waldeck 3rd Regiment\, Ewalds Jaeger Co.\, Gulf Coast Artillery\, and other reenactment groups from the Southeast will take place at 1:00pm at Fort Condé and will last around 45 minutes. Guests will be able to interact with the living history interpreters before and after the reenactment between 9:00am – 5:00pm.  \n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to be joined by Dennis Carlos\, an accomplished artist\, historian\, and living history reenactor with over two decades of experience\, who will play the role of Bernardo de Gálvez and show how his actions and Spain’s contributions helped America succeed in becoming an independent nation. The role of Spain in the birth of the United States is a little known and little understood aspect of U.S. independence. Gálvez is best remembered for his victory at Pensacola that aided the American war effort and made him a hero to both Spain and the newly independent United States. He was officially recognized by George Washington and the United States Congress for his aid during the American Revolution.  \n\n\n\nAdmission to Colonial Fort Condé and the reenactment is free! Attendees are encouraged to wear colonial-era clothing to enhance the authenticity of the event and deepen their engagement with the experience. PLEASE NOTE: Gun and cannon fire will occur as part of this event. Attendees with hearing sensitivities are encouraged to bring appropriate hearing protection. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Kyle Williams\, Curator of Living History: k.williams@historymuseumofmobile or 251-544-5480.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/battle-of-fort-charlotte/
CATEGORIES:Mobile County
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
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SUMMARY:Orange Beach Festival of Art
DESCRIPTION:March 14 10AM-5PM | March 15 10AM-4PM \n\n\n\nThis coastal festival showcases visual\, performing\, and culinary arts with over 100 vendors\, offering everything from paintings to live performances to gourmet dishes. Set in a scenic waterfront location in Orange Beach\, it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity that draws artists and visitors from across the region. 250th-Year Sentence: The festival captures how regional creativity and culture weave together to tell the story of America’s diverse identity. \n\n\n\nFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OBFestivalofArt
URL:https://america250al.org/event/orange-beach-festival-of-art/
LOCATION:Coastal Arts Center\, 26389 Canal Road\, Orange Beach\, 36561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baldwin County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
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SUMMARY:Gálvez and the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special evening at the History Museum of Mobile as part of the America&Spain250 initiative\, led by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI)\, and in collaboration with Alabama250. \n\n\n\nThe America&Spain250 initiative aims to bring greater visibility to Spain’s role in the history of the United States through public events and educational programming. This event will focus on the history of the Gulf Coast during the American Revolution\, including the Capture of Mobile and the leadership of Bernardo de Gálvez. This event marks the first America&Spain250 program ever presented in Alabama.  \n\n\n\nProgram — Friday\, March 13 (6:00–7:30 PM)\n\n\n\nAuditorium\, History Museum of Mobile \n\n\n\n\nWelcome remarks\n\n\n\nPresentation of the America&Spain250 initiative by Begoña Santos\, President & CEO\, QSSI\n\n\n\nReenactment of Bernardo de Gálvez\n\n\n\nLecture by Mike Bunn \n\n\n\nLecture by Prof. Thomas Chávez \n\n\n\nModerated conversation and audience Q&A \n\n\n\n\nReception — (7:45–9:00 PM)\n\n\n\nRichards-DAR House Museum (located 15 mins walking from the Museum) \n\n\n\nAddress: 256 N Joachim St\, Mobile\, AL 36603
URL:https://america250al.org/event/galvez-and-the-gulf/
CATEGORIES:Mobile County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260116T174437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T174439Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate with a Debate
DESCRIPTION:Debate is as American as apple pie! Join us for dinner and live debate presented by The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club and Vestavia Hills High School Debate Team. March 12th 6pm at Vestavia Hills Civic Center. Go to http://www.vestaviarotary.org for tickets\, $65\, and more information.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/celebrate-with-a-debate/
LOCATION:Vestavia Hills Civic Center\, 1090 Montgomery Hwy\, Vestavia Hills\, 35216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jefferson County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260127T194807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T194809Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Alabamians: People Who Made a Difference
DESCRIPTION: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\, public service\, and community leadership. *Admission is FREE!
URL:https://america250al.org/event/revolutionary-alabamians-people-who-made-a-difference/
CATEGORIES:Jefferson County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260224T143453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143456Z
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SUMMARY:Religion and the American Founding Conference *BYU Livestream*
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe are holding the subject conference at BYU in March\, and want to make sure the history teachers in Alabama know about it as our focus is high school history students. It is free and open to the public. Registration required for in-person but not for livestreaming\, which is also available.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/religion-and-the-american-founding-conference-byu-livestream/
CATEGORIES:Autauga County,Baldwin County,Barbour County,Bibb County,Blount County,Bullock County,Butler County,Calhoun County,Chambers County,Cherokee County,Chilton County,Choctaw County,Clarke County,Clay County,Cleburne County,Coffee County,Colbert County,Conecuh County,Coosa County,Covington County,Crenshaw County,Cullman County,Dale County,Dallas County,DeKalb County,Elmore County,Escambia County,Etowah County,Fayette County,Franklin County,Geneva County,Greene County,Hale County,Henry County,Houston County,Jackson County,Jefferson County,Lamar County,Lauderdale County,Lawrence County,Lee County,Limestone County,Lowndes County,Macon County,Madison County,Marengo County,Marion County,Marshall County,Mobile County,Monroe County,Montgomery County,Morgan County,Perry County,Pickens County,Pike County,Randolph County,Russell County,Shelby County,St. Clair County,Sumter County,Talladega County,Tallapoosa County,Tuscaloosa County,Walker County,Washington County,Wilcox County,Winston County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260116T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T174727Z
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SUMMARY:Tannehill's Living History
DESCRIPTION: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 were made in the 1800’s.Beginning at 2:00\, The Alabama Division of Reenactors will reenact a Civil War Skirmish. Their camp and “The Town of Bucksville” will be available to peruse throughout the day. \n\n\n\nPricing: $10 for Adults; $8 for Veterans and Active Military; $5 for Children ages 6-11; free for ages 5 and under.Season Pass holders get in free.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/tannehills-living-history/
CATEGORIES:Bibb County,Jefferson County,Tuscaloosa County
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20251017T151917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T152416Z
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SUMMARY:Ballyhoo Festival
DESCRIPTION:March 7 9AM-5PM | March 8 10AM-4PM \n\n\n\nFree to the public | Gulf State Pier and Gulf State Pavilion Parking – $10 \n\n\n\nThe 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 festival celebrates indigenous heritage and early Americana Appalachian music in the form of a Fiddle and Banjo Competition with $4\,000 in awards\, fostering cultural exchange through performances\, workshops\, and art displays. Set against the backdrop of Alabama’s stunning Gulf Coast\, it highlights Native American traditions alongside folk and bluegrass music\, creating a unique blend of history and artistry. Ballyhoo Festival highlights over 100 artists and the diverse roots of American culture\, honoring indigenous and early musical traditions foundational to our nation’s identity. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BallyhooGulfShores/
URL:https://america250al.org/event/ballyhoo-festival/
LOCATION:Gulf State Park\, 20110 AL-135\, Gulf Shores\, 36542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baldwin County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20251110T160217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160219Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge Crossing Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:Most events are free; there is a charge for specific events \n\n\n\nThis 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 the resilience and civil rights struggles that have shaped America’s pursuit of justice over 250 years. \n\n\n\nFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/officialselmajubilee
URL:https://america250al.org/event/bridge-crossing-jubilee/
LOCATION:Downtown Selma
CATEGORIES:Dallas County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T143717
CREATED:20260209T152606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152609Z
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SUMMARY:The John S. Steiner Endowed Lecture Series Presents: “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era”
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nReception and Book Signing to follow in the Alabama Museum of Natural History (Smith Hall\, located on The University of Alabama campus). \n\n\n\nAbout the Topic:The British colony of West Florida―which once stretched from the mighty Mississippi to the shallow bends of the Apalachicola and portions of what are now the states of Florida\, Alabama\, Mississippi\, and Louisiana―is the forgotten fourteenth colony of America’s Revolutionary era. The colony’s eventful years as a part of the British Empire form an important and compelling interlude in Gulf Coast history that has for too long been overlooked. For a host of reasons\, including the fact that West Florida did not rebel against the British government\, the colony has long been dismissed as a loyal but inconsequential fringe outpost\, if considered at all. \n\n\n\nBut the colony’s history showcases a tumultuous political scene featuring a halting attempt at instituting representative government; a host of bold and colorful characters; a compelling saga of struggle and perseverance in the pursuit of financial stability; and a dramatic series of battles on land and water that brought about the end of its days under the Union Jack. In Fourteenth Colony\, historian Mike Bunn offers the first comprehensive history of the colony\, introducing readers to the Gulf Coast’s remarkable British period and putting West Florida back in its rightful place on the map of colonial America. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Mike Bunn is a historian and author who has worked with several cultural heritage organizations in the Southeast including the Mississippi Department of Archives and History\, the Historic Chattahoochee Commission\, and the Columbus (Georgia) Museum. He currently serves as Director of Historic Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort\, Alabama. He is author or co-author of several books\, including Settling the Mississippi Territory: The Origin of Two States\, The Tensaw River: Alabama’s Hidden Heritage Corridor\, This Southern Metropolis: Life in Antebellum Mobile\, Fort Stoddert: American Sentinel on the Mobile River\, 1799-1814; Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era (winner of the NSDAR Excellence in American History Award); Old Southwest to Old South; Mississippi 1798-1840; The Assault on Fort Blakeley: “The Thunder and Lightning of Battle”; Early Alabama: An Illustrated Guide to the Formative Years\, 1798-1826;Alabama From Territory to Statehood: An Alabama Heritage Bicentennial Collection; Well Worth Stopping to See: Antebellum Columbus\, Georgia Through the Eyes of Travelers; Civil War Eufaula; Battle for the Southern Frontier: The Creek War and the War of 1812; and Images of America: The Lower Chattahoochee River. He was recently announced as the recipient J.Y. Sanders Research Scholar Award by The Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies as Southeastern Louisiana University. Mike is editor of Muscogiana\, the journal of the Muscogee County (Georgia) Genealogical Society. He is also Chair of the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission\, vice president of the Mobile Area Civil War Roundtable\, the secretary of the Friends of Old Mobile\, and a board member for the Bartram Trail Conference\, the Friends of the Alabama Archives\, and the Alabama Historical Association. He is a graduate of Leadership Baldwin\, and a co-founder of Baldwin Up\, a youth career education initiative. Mike is a certified interpretive guide by the National Association for Interpretation. Mike earned his undergraduate degree at Faulkner University and two masters degrees at The University of Alabama. Mike and his wife Tonya live in Daphne\, Alabama with their daughter Zoey. \n\n\n\nAbout the Event: UA Museums’ John S. Steiner Lecture Series includes public lectures on a variety of topics in disciplines emphasized by The University of Alabama Museums\, such as anthropology\, archaeology\, biology\, geology\, paleontology\, and history.
URL:https://america250al.org/event/the-john-s-steiner-endowed-lecture-series-presents-fourteenth-colony-the-forgotten-story-of-the-gulf-south-during-americas-revolutionary-era/
CATEGORIES:Tuscaloosa County
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