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  • Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Niki Sepsas: A Continent in Flames

    Homewood Public Library 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, United States

    This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. An examination of some of the major clashes that took place between the colonial forces and the British during the Americans’ struggle for independence and how history would have been...

  • Storyteller and Historian Brian “Fox” Ellis Presentes John Adams

    Athens State University - McCandless Hall 300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, United States

    Join historian and storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis as he brings President John Adams to life in an interactive Alabama 250 program exploring the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the founding of the United States. This engaging Chautauqua-style experience invites the audience to become participants in a discussion about freedom, government, and what it means...

    Free

  • Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Rededication of Alabama’s Liberty Bell

    South Lawn of the State Capitol 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, United States

    On the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Alabama officials and citizens will read our founding document aloud in a ceremony on the south lawn of the State Capitol. The state will also rededicate its replica Liberty Bell, symbol of the founding and a prominent destination for...

    Free

  • The Clotilda & L.E.A.F. (Landing Event and Ancestor Festival)

    The Clotilda Descendants Association

    Live registration for events will be open to the public on 6/12. Thursday, July 9th: Descendant Meet and Greet, Curated Bus Tour Friday, July 10th: Ancestor Festival and Truth Summit Saturday, July 11th: Landing Event, Chartered bus tour, and boat cruise to the Clotilda shipwreck Sunday, July 12th: church service at Union Baptist Church

  • Music in The Park

    Priceville Veterans Park 520 Highway 67 South, Decatur, United States

    Music in the Park at Veterans Park in Priceville, AL, on July 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This free community event celebrates the 250th anniversary of American Independence! The evening will feature: - Live music by the Jake Mann Band- Food trucks- A bouncy house for kids- A fireworks display presented by Pyro...

  • Freedom Lecture Series at Troy University: The Builders of the Nation

    Troy University 600 University Ave, Troy, United States

    Who were the builders of the nation, and how did they unite in common cause with their communities? We are also builders of our future nation. Professor Joe McCall will present this lecture at Troy University, classroom TBA.

  • WC Handy Fest

    W.C. Handy Music Festival

    Various locations in The Shoals

    Most events are free; there is a charge for specific events Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/WC-Handy-Music-Festival/100057338685092/

  • Historic Tuscaloosa Lecture Series

    This is a free event open to the public. Doors open at 5 P.M. lecture begins at 5:30. The location will be uploaded to our webpage when decided.

    Free

  • Digging into Fort Tombecbe: A Talk by Sarah Coffey

    Mobile Public Library - West Regional Library 5555 Grelot Road, Mobile, United States

    Unearth A Story! Join us at West Regional Library as we dig into the history of French colonial Fort Tombecbe with Sarah Coffey, president of the Alabama Archaeological Society. Ms. Coffey will discuss the history of the fort, unearthed through ongoing archeological work that began in the 1980s. A short question-and-answer session will follow her...

    Free

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