Alabama Department of Archives and History

Upcoming Events

For Families
Jubilee Pops Concert with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Friday, May 24 at 7:00 pm

Book Talk
Book Talk: Odyssey of a Wandering Mind
Thursday, May 30 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Slavery in Indian Country: The Changing Face of Captivity in Early America
Thursday, June 20 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Documenting the Architecture of the Everyday in Alabama
Thursday, July 18 at 12:00 pm

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Announcements

The ADAH will be closed Monday, May 27, for the state holidays:

Monday, May 27, Memorial Day
Monday, June 3, Jefferson Davis' Birthday

New Online Exhibit: Alabama & the American Presidency

ADAH Annual Report FY 2023

2024 Food For Thought Schedule

Virtual Volunteer Transcription 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

Need guidance about your historical research? Schedule a consultation so our staff can provide the most helpful and efficient service.

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Research Requests

Looking for specific historical or genealogical information? Our Reference archivists can conduct research on your behalf.

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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.