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Mission

The mission of the Landmarks Foundation and Old Alabama Town is to preserve, interpret and present Central Alabama's architecture, history and culture. This is accomplished by:

  • Identifying historic at-risk properties in need of preservation
  • Joining with other community groups to campaign for the preservation of at-risk historic properties
  • Overseeing the restoration of identified preservation projects
  • Authentically restoring structures to their original style and purpose
  • Operating the outdoor history museum, Old Alabama Town, which presents 19th century living to more than 60,000 visitors annually
  • Hosting special events highlighting Alabama's history and culture

 

 

Upcoming Events

Jam Sessions, 
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Noon

Half-Price Saturdays,
Throughout August

Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute,
September 12, 7 p.m.

Rivers, Rails & Rights Tour,
September 25, 2 p.m.

Tavern Fest,
October 22, 6 p.m.

Visit our complete calendar of events

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.

 

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