Alabama Department of Archives and History

Upcoming Events

Food for Thought
Discovering Mabila
Thursday, October 20 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Architecture of the Enslaved: Documenting Alabama's Slave Houses
Thursday, November 17 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Slinging Mud: Potters and Politics in the Late Nineteenth Century
Thursday, December 15 at 12:00 pm

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Announcements

ADAH to Debut New Exhibit, Alabama Radio Moments, on September 10; Opening Events Planned

ADAH Begins Repatriation of Native American Ancestral Remains and Funerary Objects; The First Alabamians Exhibit to Close Pending Redesign

ADAH Launches New Website

ADAH Announces Summer Genealogy Workshops

WSFA-TV Donates Decades of Historical News Footage to ADAH

2022 Food For Thought Schedule

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

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Statement of Recommitment

In June of 2020, the ADAH issued a Statement of Recommitment. The Statement acknowledges the consequences of racial discrimination in our agency’s work across many decades and it pledges our commitment to the inclusive preservation and sharing of Alabama history now and in the future.

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Research Consultations

Planning a research trip to the ADAH? Schedule a consultation in advance of your visit so our staff can provide the most helpful and efficient service.

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NAGPRA

The ADAH is actively engaged in the process of returning ancestral remains and funerary objects to federally recognized Native American tribes.

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Alabama History Hub

Search our database of Alabama history primary sources, curated lesson plans, and activities for your
K-12 classroom.

Hours & Location

Located in downtown Montgomery, the ADAH and Museum of Alabama are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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