Alabama Department of Archives and History

Upcoming Events

Book Talk
The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968
Thursday, November 30 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Spaces of Self: Diaries and Scrapbooks of Young Alabamians
Thursday, December 21 at 12:00 pm

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Announcements

The ADAH will be closed Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1, for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

New Online Exhibit: Alabama Radio Moments

2023 Food For Thought Schedule

Virtual Volunteer 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.