ALABAMA HISTORY

Old Alabama Town n 301 Columbus St D J

334-240-4500 oldalabamatown.com

This 19th-century village covering six blocks features completely authentic homes and buildings that have been saved from demolition, carefully restored and reopened to the public as a living history museum. Admission charge.

Open Thurs – Sat.

Alabama State Capitol n 600 Dexter Ave D 334-242-3935 ahc.alabama.gov

Visit the spot where Jefferson Dvis took the oath of office as esident of the Confederate States of America and where the Civil Rights March ended. Guided tours are available. Free admission.

Open Mon – Fri.

Alabama Judicial Building n 300 Dexter Ave D 334-229-0578 judicial.alabama.gov

Visit the Alabama Supreme Court and the Courts of Criminal and Civil Appeals. Free admission.

Open Mon – Fri.

Court Square Fountain n Intersection of Commerce St and Dexter Ave D J

This beautiful fountain was built in 1885 over an existing artesian basin.

Museum of Alabama n 624 Washington Ave D J

334-242-4435 museum.alabama.gov

Located in the Alabama Department of Archives and History, the museum features all new exhibits that tell the story of Alabama. Free admission. Open Mon – Sat. Research Room open Tues – Sat.

First White House of the Confederacy n 644 Washington Ave D J 334-242-1861 thefirstwhitehouse.co

This 1835 home became the residence of Confederate President Jefferson Dvis and his family during the spring of 1861 when Montgomery served as the Capital of the Confederacy. Free admission.

Open Mon - Fri.

Momentous Markers

Stand next to a Statue of Rosa Parks on the street where she courageously stood for bold change and made history that still resonates today.