Old Alabama Town, the South’s premier history village!

The South’s premier history village.
Old Alabama Town is a collection of authentically restored 19th and 20th century structures. A magnificent setting, it stretches along six blocks in the heart of historic downtown Montgomery, Alabama.

Step back in time and experience over 100 years of history as you embark on a journey where you will see meticulously restored and furnished buildings reflecting the lives of the people who settled and developed Central Alabama. Each building creates its own distinctive image of living and working in Alabama’s past. You will see a cross-section of the way life was from the elegant townhouse lifestyle to rural pioneer living.

Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, a non-profit corporation develops and administers Old Alabama Town. Landmarks came into being in 1967 for the purpose of fostering, encouraging and leading the preservation movement in the area. With the purchase of the 1850s Ordeman Townhouse and its dependencies in 1968, Landmarks has acquired and restored over forty buildings and is committed to preserving the past for the good of the future. Today Old Alabama Town continues to grow and is a place where people of all ages have fun learning about history, architecture and lifestyles.

Old Alabama Town is more than just a tour… it is an experience in history.

The Lucas Tavern, ca. 1818
Lucas Tavern served as a stage stop for travelers going east and west, a place for immigrants going into the Old Southwest to stop and eat, spend the night and gain information on the state of the road ahead.
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During the month of October

Saturday Jam Sessions
Saturday, October 8th and 22nd - from 9 am to 12 noon
If you like music and a good time, you’ll love Old Alabama Town’s Saturday Jam Sessions from 9 am to 12 noon on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at the 1840s Rose House. Musicians, bring your acoustic instruments and join the fun. Free admission. Tickets to tour Old Alabama Town are available at the Reception Center.
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Dallas Read Book Signing
Sunday, October 16 - from 2 pm to 4 pm
Join Dallas Read, author of Deep Family, which relates the history of Montgomery’s Baldwin family from the Revolutionary War through WWII, for a book signing and reception from 2 pm to 4 pm at 402 S. Perry Street (one of the Baldwin Sister Houses). Hosts for the occasion are New South Publishers, Betty and Jimmy Cameron, and Landmarks Foundation. Please call 240-4515 to RSVP.

Tavern Fest
Friday, October 21st
Make your plans now to attend the annual Tavern Fest street festival in downtown Montgomery Alabama for live music, great food, and drink, dancing in the streets and fun for all!
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Walking Tours with Mary Ann Neeley
Saturday, October 22nd- 2 pm - River Rail to Civil Rights
Sunday, October 30th - 2 pm - Oakwood Cemetery
Historians Dr. Richard Bailey and Mary Ann Neeley will focus on the historic role of transportation and associated significant sites in the development of the Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Movement. Contact Us for details 334.240.4500
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Other Old Alabama Town News - Fall 2005

Alabama Preservations Alliance
Merit Award - Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery
In 1968, a group interested in preserving the fast-disappearing architectural heritage of central Alabama founded Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery.
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Alabama Historical Commission
Lifetime Achievement Award - Jimmy Loeb, Montgomery Alabama
In the late 1960’s, Jimmy Loeb recognized the need to preserve the architectural history of central Alabama. He worked with city officials to obtain federal funding for the revitalization of a historic but blighted Montgomery neighborhood now known as Old Alabama Town.
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Alabama Historical Commission
Lifetime Achievement Award - Mary Ann Neeley, Montgomery Alabama
A lifetime student and teacher of history, Mary Ann Neeley began walking Montgomery’s historic streets and neighborhoods in 1977. She conducted the first professional architectural survey of Montgomery structures and was a longtime member of the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission.
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Books Available at Old Alabama Town

The Boll Weevil Review
Essays on Central Alabama’s Past
Vol. 1, No. 1
By Mary Ann Neeley
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Old Oakwood Cemetery
A Brief History
Written by Tommy Oliver and complied by Carole King
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Old Alabama Town - An Illustrated Guide
Written by Marry Ann Neeley
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Tour Packages

Tour Old Alabama Town and Montgomery, AL with a Special B&B Package
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