Historic Sites in Alabama

Historic Sites in Alabama, United States

Alabama Historic Sites

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  • VFord
    2 contributions
    The Museum was incredibly heartwarming, reflective and filled with accurate history with original artifacts.
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • Tansy2015
    Brighton, MI317 contributions
    Nice park at the end of Fort Morgan Road. We got to watch the ferry, walk the beaches and watch freighters coast silently by. The fort was interesting with interpretation signs and many things to climb on and go through.
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • Adam R
    Potomac, MD40 contributions
    Standing in Dr. King’s study where he composed sermons, or around his dining room table where he held meetings to plan the Montgomery Bus Boycott is an incomparable experience. Truly felt like standing on holy ground.
    Written February 8, 2023
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  • Geoff H
    Sissinghurst, UK12,144 contributions
    Unfortunately, could only admire this historical church from the outside. It was just sufficient to know, though, that Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, had been its pastor and to imagine him address his congregation. Would just love to have been able to see the interior.
    Written November 30, 2022
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  • Steve R
    Cedar Rapids, IA6 contributions
    Very very windy!! Great place to visit A little difficult to find the different places. Lots of tunnels and alleys which the grandkids loved.
    Written March 22, 2023
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  • 2-Lane-Traveler
    Savage, MN944 contributions
    Sadly, they don't open to late morning. So we missed getting inside the facility. They have done a nice job of restoring the historic site and grounds.
    Written March 16, 2023
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  • gini
    5 contributions
    The museum is very interesting and beautiful. We had a great time chatting with you Bob! 😉 best regards Virginia + Michael
    Written March 15, 2023
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  • Travel 360
    29 contributions
    Charming house, wonderful family story of raising 4 boys and then feeding the house to the city. The City of Florence had the foresight to restore and preserve this great example of FLW’s work, his ONLY in the state of Alabama! A “Must-See” while in the area. (It is why we routed our road trip through Florence!).
    Written March 16, 2023
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  • Sydney
    Saint Louis, MO200 contributions
    You cannot visit Selma without visiting the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It looks exactly as it did in the 1960s, so it is a powerful reminder that the fight for civil rights was not too long ago. There are sidewalks on the bridge so it is easy to walk and spend time reflecting on the March to Montgomery.
    Written March 6, 2023
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  • Travel 360
    29 contributions
    Wonderful to get to see the place where a miracle happened! Helen Keller lead a world changing life and her legacy has inspired generations. The home is lovely and gives us a peek into the family and time period.
    Written March 15, 2023
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  • Footprints819948
    10 contributions
    I really enjoyed my visit to the Richards DAR Mansion in Mobile. I was made very welcome and the tour was interesting and very informative. It was a treat to be invited to have tea and biscuits with the ladies following my visit. Excellent.
    Written March 7, 2023
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  • hrobinson1114
    Nashville, TN2,690 contributions
    I wouldn’t call this a museum. Memorial center, as named, is appropriate.

    It is worthwhile as the staff are super nice and helpful, the film is informative, and it goes over personal accounts of those involved in the civil rights struggle. But that’s about all that’s here.

    This isn’t in-depth; it took me less than an hour to complete my visit—but it’s a good adjunct to the EJI museum and memorial. And near the freedom rides museum. Each museum is only five dollars, so you can see the EJI museum and memorial, the civil rights memorial center, and the freedom rides museum for 15 total dollars. Why not?
    Written October 7, 2022
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  • hrobinson1114
    Nashville, TN2,690 contributions
    Four stars because it’s reportedly the only museum dedicated to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Mostly photos and words. Several first editions on display. Some articles. A few artifacts from Zelda and their daughter, Scottie.

    Entry is posted as five dollars, and I gave that in donation, but the docent told me that they haven’t been charging admission.

    Also, check ahead before visiting. Hours posted for Saturday are 10-3, but the docent told me they were closing at one today.

    Not worth a huge detour, but if you’re in town, it’s unique and free.

    Also serves as an air bnb where you can stay in the F. Scott or Zelda suite.
    Written October 8, 2022
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  • Ashleigh W
    58 contributions
    My husband and I came here December 10th and had a awesome time. This was by far the best attraction we saw while visiting Huntsville. I loved the history and the docents where amazing. We walked around with one of the docents, I believe his name is Paul, and he really made our visit special. We also walked around with Nancy who explained a lot of information in detail. I highly recommend coming here.
    Written December 10, 2022
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  • DenverJim48
    Englewood, CO244 contributions
    So fortunate to get to walk historic Rickwood Field. Climbed up to the sportswriter's platform on the roof. An amazing historical display inside the building. How often an you walk the trail of history? So thankful.
    Written December 21, 2022
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