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 September

Saturday Jam Sessions
Saturday, September 10th and 24th - 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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Sounds of Summer Concert Series Featuring:
Mo Jones, John Bull & the Polyester Playboys and The Spike Graham Band
Monday, September 5~ 3pm to 6pm - Gates open at 2pm
Location: South Block (in the courtyard behind Lucas Tavern)
Old Alabama Town and AJ&B will co-host a Labor Day Concert in the South Block of Old Alabama Town. Local bands; Mo Jones, John Bull & the Polyester Playboys and The Spike Graham Band will play from 3 pm to 6 pm. There will be a BBQ vendor available with food and drink. Join us for great music and a good time on Labor Day.

Willie King Concert
Sunday, September 30th ~ 7 pm to 9 pm - Gates open at 6:30 pm
Location: South Block (in the courtyard behind Lucas Tavern)
Admission price will be ONLY $1.00!
Old Alabama Town in conjunction with the Alabama State Council on the Arts, Alabama Roots Music Society and the Montgomery Advertiser will sponsors the third Sounds of Summer Concert featuring Willie King.
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Comming in October

Walking Tours with Mary Ann Neeley
Saturday, October 9th - 10 am - River Rail to Civil Rights
Sunday, October 16th - 2 pm - Oakwood Cemetery
Contact Us for details 334.240.4500

Tavern Fest
Friday, October 21st
Make your plans now to attend the annual street festival for live music, great food, and drink, dancing in the streets and fun for all!
Details TBA

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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