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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Did You Know?
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.
Famous Alabamians
Birmingham native Emmylou Harris is a legendary singer-songwriter. The multi-Grammy Award winner has been named to VH1's list of 100 Most Influential Women in Rock and Roll and CMT's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. In 2010, she is reorganizing the iconic music festival of the 1990s, Lilith Fair.This Month in Alabama History
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.
