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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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. The 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...
March 14 10AM-5PM | March 15 10AM-4PM This 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...
We the People Get ready to travel back in time! In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Burritt on the Mountain is turning history into hands-on fun for the whole family. Step into the Past-Wander through real 19th-century houses that families lived in long ago! Each one has amazing stories waiting for you to discover. Play,...
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...
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
March 20-22 10AM-1PM Recognized 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...
The night’s focus is military appreciation. Doors open at 6:00pm The 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
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...
The stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird is a truly special experience. Performed in the Old Courthouse Museum, it allows attendees an opportunity to transport themselves back to the time of the book's setting. Keeping the tradition of the era, any white male over the age of 18 can be called for jury duty. If selected, he...
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. To get tickets go...
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.
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...
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