Alabama is full of great history and charm. While traveling through the Yellowhammer State, you can’t help but think of all the great historical events, both big and small, that occurred here. It goes without saying that Alabamians lived much differently during the 19th and early 20th-century compared to today. A popular tourist attraction that does a great job of showing us the differences of living back then versus today is Old Alabama Town: the South’s premier history village.
Old Alabama Town, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is an authentic 19th-century village that shows how people from all different backgrounds lived and worked in the central region of Alabama. More than 60,000 people visit Old Alabama Town each year.
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Ever since the purchase of the Ordeman House in 1967, more than 50 structures from the 19th and early 20th-century have been restored and take up six blocks in downtown Montgomery.
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In addition to the Ordeman House, here are three other historic houses you’ll have the chance to view during your visit to Old Alabama Town:
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- Thompson Mansion - Circa 1850s
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- Martin-Barnes House - Circa 1834
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- Ware-Farley-Hood House - Circa 1850s
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Listed below are three additional historic buildings that are fascinating to see at Old Alabama Town.
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- Old Church - Circa 1885
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tripadvisor/Anne M This charming chapel is a popular venue for small weddings.
- Adams Chapel School - Circa 1895
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tripadvisor/Mery G Before being moved to Old Alabama Town in 1982, Adams Chapel School served the residents of rural Barbour County between the years 1898-1948.
- North Hull Street Grocery - Circa 1892
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Without a doubt, one of the most popular buildings at Old Alabama Town is Lucas Tavern, circa 1810s. Besides Lucas Tavern having a great historic past, it’s also said to be haunted by a woman named Eliza, a former owner.
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While at Old Alabama Town, you’ll come across a few cabins. Early Alabama pioneers lived in cabins that resembled this one from the 1820s.
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During the 1880s, after the Civil War, many former slaves lived in a shotgun-style house just like this one.
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Other than touring historic structures at Old Alabama Town, you can also watch one of their many demonstrations. Some of the demonstrations include blacksmithing, cooking, spinning, sewing, pottery, etc. By watching these demonstrations, you’ll get a better sense of how Alabamians lived during the 19th and early 20th-century.
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Have you ever visited Old Alabama Town? If so, which part was your favorite? If history truly excites you, you’ll want to check out these 10 historic landmarks that are right here in Alabama.
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This charming chapel is a popular venue for small weddings.
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Before being moved to Old Alabama Town in 1982, Adams Chapel School served the residents of rural Barbour County between the years 1898-1948.
Before corporate grocery chains came about, most Alabama grocery stores looked like this.
Address: Old Alabama Town 301 Columbus Street Montgomery, AL 36104
For more information about Old Alabama Town, including how to schedule a tour, you can take a look at their website here.
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