Alabama Department of Archives and History, State archives and history museum in Montgomery, United States.
The Alabama Department of Archives and History building contains multiple research rooms, exhibit halls, and a research library spread across three floors.
Founded in 1901, this institution became the first state-funded archives department in the United States, setting a model for other states to follow.
The museum exhibits display Native American artifacts, Civil War documents, and Civil Rights Movement materials that represent Alabama's diverse heritage.
Researchers can access historical records, genealogical materials, and government documents without admission fees from Monday through Saturday.
The facility maintains over 500,000 photographs documenting Alabama life from the 1850s to present day, including rare Civil War-era images.
Location: Montgomery
Inception: 1901
Website: http://www.archives.alabama.gov/
Address: 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130 36130
Phone: +(334)2424435
Website: http://archives.alabama.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.37560,-86.30030
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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