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FAMILY FUN THE AMERICAN VILLAGE This recreated colonial village and historic park in Montevallo features interactive programs that help visitors relive the great American experiment in liberty and self-government. Costumed historical interpreters engage visitors to witness Patrick Henry’s famous speech, drill in Washington’s army and become a Patriot spy interrogated by a British soldier. The designs of the buildings on its 113-acre campus are inspired by significant structures in history. americanvillage.org
PELHAM CIVIC COMPLEX AND ICE ARENA
STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD
This Harpersville family business produces farmfresh cheeses, honey, specialty foods, botanicals, cosmetic extracts and cosmeceuticals. In addition to production, the farmstead hosts groups and events. The farm also offers a CSA subscription and has a second farmstand in Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham. stonehollowfarmstead.com
Step into winter to ice skate any time of year on one of two indoor ice skating rinks in Pelham. You can show up for a free skating time, take lessons, play in a hockey league or come back to watch the Birmingham Bulls Hockey Team in action. The team, a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League, plays from October to April in a newly renovated arena that seats 5,000. Season tickets are also available. pelhamciviccomplex.com
HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUM Visiting this museum in Calera is like taking a step back in time and seeing firsthand the traveling accommodations for some American travelers in the early 1900s. Visitors can ride on trains that date from 1910 to the 1970s—including its oldest passenger car the Frisco Coach 1062— through Shelby County countryside every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guests can also explore the gift shop and railroad museum. hodrrm.org 10
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