This is an ongoing project for 2026. Finding the Lost Patriots of Madison County continues the work of the patriotic citizens that have gone before us who have identified and marked Patriot burial sites. Our goal is to identify and properly mark the final resting places of the Patriots that lived and died in Madison...
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...
Experience Vulcan Park & Museum’s 2026 exhibition, Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty, presented in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary as part of America250.
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...
The Gorgas House Museum, UA Museums, and the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences are excited to present “Cotton, Cloth, and Community: Alabama Quilting Traditions” from February 16 – May 30, 2026. Located in the Moore-Wilson Gallery of the Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center, this exhibit brings together a variety of quilting traditions from...
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...
The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has opened its annual photo contest after a two-year hiatus – and there are new twists.“We’ve had so many great entries in past years that we wanted to offer our local photographers something new,” said MSNHA Program Director Jessie Johnson. “We hope these changes— adding the theme ‘Landmarks &...
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...
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...
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