If you haven’t been to the Alabama Museum lately, you are missing out.
When you live somewhere that you love, you want to show it off and tell others about it. People who visit will turn to you for answers about the history and culture of your hometown. As a resident of montgomery, AL, being knowledgable about our past, the legacy of our city, and its influence on the world is paramount.
Whether you learned about Montgomery at a local school, at college or just from friends and family, there is always more to explore. We live in a place known all across the globe. If someone asks you a question about our history, will you be able to answer?
The Alabama Voices exhibit has been up for little over a year now and chronicles the history of Alabama, from the early 1700’s to present day.
The exhibit is located on the second floor of the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) and is free of charge to the public. Free parking is available directly behind the building on Adams Ave. As you enter the building, sign in at the front and continue upstairs.
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The Alabama Voices exhibit is a great first stop in your quest to conquer the historical sites of Montgomery and Alabama. A tour here will make it easier for you to map out the sites you wish to visit, like the Rosa Parks Museum, The first White house of the confederacy, or Dexter Avenue Baptist Church.
The exhibit tells the whole history of Alabama, the good, the bad, and the ugly. From the first settlers, through slavery and the civil war to civil rights and present progress and industry, Alabama Voices will take you on a journey. If you are in Montgomery for the day, make this your first stop. If you live here, pan to spend the better part of an afternoon, or even all day if you have the time. This exhibit is remarkable both in terms of information and visual interest. With over 800 artifacts and plenty of audio and video, you will not be bored.
But wait, there is more
The Alabama Voices exhibit is not the only thing located inside the ADAH, there is also a museum store, various other exhibits, and of course, the archives. The archives are available for anyone wanting to do research. It is an excellent archive, one of the best in the country and a great resource for those wanting to do some family history research. The archives are located on the bottom floor on the right, through the glass doors.
Paying a visit to the ADAH is something everyone should take the time out to visit. Whether you live in Montgomery or you’re just passing through, Alabama voices is worth checking out.
The Alabama Museum is open to the public Mon- Sat 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Archives are available for research Tue- Fri and every 2nd Saturday.
To schedule a tour or to learn more about the Alabama Department of Archives and History, visit their website or call: 334 -242-4435
For more information about the Alabama Museum specifically, click here
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