Where History Lives!
History lives at Old Alabama Town, where six blocks of authentically restored 19th and early 20th century structures beckon you to step back in time to the days of one-room schoolhouses, grist mills ...
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Upcoming Events
History at High Noon Lecture Series, The History of Biscuits, Jam Sessions, Capital City ShapeNotes Concert, Charles Walker & The Dynamites, Half-Price Saturdays, Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute, Rivers, Rails & Rights Tour, Tavern Fest, Click on the Calendar Tab for more details on each event |
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On the evening of April 2, 1825, the famous French hero Marquis de Lafayette stopped for food, drink and a night's rest at Lucas Tavern. The historically preserved structure is available for viewing daily at Old Alabama Town.
On July 27, 1863, William Lowndes Yancey died at the age of 48. The main author of Alabama's ordinance of secession, which removed Alabama from the Union, he was one of the leading "fire-eaters" who influenced southern states to secede. His former home is on site at Old Alabama Town.