Bessemer Hall of History

Bessemer Hall of History is a museum housed in a 1916 railway station building that gathers objects from the local past. The collection includes military items, period clothing, photographs, and railway equipment from different eras.

The building was built in 1916 as a passenger station for the Alabama Great Southern Railroad and served the public for several decades. It was converted into a history museum in 1985.

The museum displays crafted objects from the period before European settlement, discovered along Village Creek in the area. Visitors can learn about the earliest inhabitants of this region.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday and allows time to view all exhibits comfortably. Those interested in local history can access archives containing city directories and newspaper clippings for family research.

The collection contains a typewriter from the 1930s recovered from a German mountain location after World War II ended. This rare object connects the local institution with a major historical event.

Location: Bessemer

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-16:00

GPS coordinates: 33.40136,-86.95010

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45