Alabama Department of Archives and History

Upcoming Events

Food for Thought
Symphonic Composers of Alabama: The Works of William Dawson, Margaret Bonds, and Others
Thursday, November 21 at 12:00 pm

Research Rundown
Digital WPA Collections at the Alabama Archives
Monday, December 2 at 12:00 am

For Families
Alabama Day at the Archives!
Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am

Food for Thought
Montgomery's Tourism Renaissance
Thursday, December 19 at 12:00 pm

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New Online Exhibit: Alabama & the American Presidency

ADAH Annual Report FY 2023

2024 Food For Thought Schedule

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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.