In honor of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 250 semi trucks loaded down with 40,000 lbs of food are heading out across the United States. Montgomery, Alabama is being blessed with one of those trucks! The truck will be delivered to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB). We...
Parades are free to attend Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VisitMobile/
Discover the woman who printed the first edition of the Declaration of Independence with the names of the signers.The Continental Congress commissioned this edition in 1777. She signed her name to the bottom of the document as the printer.Come learn about the person behind the persona of Mary Katharine Goddard. This is a free author...
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/USSALABAMABattleshipMemorialPark/
Celebrate Alabama's quilting tradition with author Phyllis Biffle Elmore and radio host Burgin Mathews In conjunction with The March Quilts, a local nonprofit whose annual art projects commemorate themes of civil and human rights, author Phyllis Biffle Elmore and radio host Burgin Mathews will discuss her memoir, Quilt of Souls. Elmore weaves back and forth through...
Heritage Quilters of Huntsville will have a Red, White, and Blue display at its quilt show, Feb. 20-21, 2026, in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. The display will feature patriotic quilts in the nation's colors. In addition, the guild will host a VIP reception on Feb. 20 to promote the special display at the...
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alabamawriterssymposium
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
Websites store cookies to enhance functionality and personalise your experience. You can manage your preferences, but blocking some cookies may impact site performance and services.
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Service URL: policies.google.com (opens in a new window)
You can find more information in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.