Category Historic Birmingham

Art and Entertainment, Art, Entertainment, Events, Historic Birmingham

Alabama Symphony Orchestra announces new concert series at historic Carver Theatre

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has announced a brand new concert series at one of Birmingham’s most historically significant music venues, the Carver Theatre. On Monday, the ASO officially announced Concerts at the Carver, a brand new concert series at the…

Matt Scalici
November 5, 2024

Sports, City of Birmingham, Historic Birmingham, Revitalization

Family of Willie Mays working to preserve his childhood home

Family members of late baseball legend and Birmingham-native Willie Mays are working to preserve his childhood home in Fairfield.

Matt Scalici
October 23, 2024

Entertainment, Art, Art and Entertainment, Historic Birmingham

Alabama Theatre welcomes back Big Bertha organ

After nearly 8-months of repairs and maintenance, "Big Bertha" the Mighty Wurlitzer organ has returned to its home in the Alabama Theatre in downtown Birmingham.

Matt Scalici
October 22, 2024

Historic Birmingham

8 of the most haunted places in Birmingham

👻HAUNTED PLACES: Birmingham is a hot spot for hauntings. Check out 8 of the most spooky places in The Magic City. #bhamnow #birminghamal #themagiccity #haunted #halloween #october #spookyseason #slossfurnaces

Audrey Kent
October 4, 2024

Entertainment, Historic Birmingham

Experience this special performance at the Virginia Samford Theatre, September 12-22

🎭 VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE: Don't miss your chance to see the highly anticipated performance of The World Goes 'Round, September 12-22! NowPartner #virginiasamfordtheatre #theworldgoesround #supportthearts

Sarah Morgan Freeman
August 30, 2024

Sports, Historic Birmingham

Son of Willie Mays to attend Rickwood Field open house on July 27

⚾️ See Rickwood Field AGAIN! #mlb #baseball #birminghamalabama

Pat Byington
July 26, 2024

Historic Birmingham

“Sweet Home Alabama” played at Rickwood Field 50 years ago today

On July 12, 1974—50 years ago today—Lynyrd Skynyrd likely played their iconic hit "Sweet Home Alabama" for the first time in the state at the historic Rickwood Field 🤩 #LynyrdSkynyrd #SweetHomeAlabama #RickwoodField #Birmingham pb

Pat Byington
July 12, 2024

Events, Fun, Historic Birmingham, Images

A look at Warbird Weekend hosted by Shelby County Airport [PHOTOS]

🛫😲: Warbird Weekend at Shelby County Airport! Check out all of the vintage plans shown this weekend. #ShelbyCountyAirport #WarbirdWeekend #WWII JD

Jordyn Davis
May 20, 2024

Historic Birmingham

Celebrating 5 influential women from Birmingham, including Nina Miglionico

Today is the first day of Women's History Month 🥳 #Birmingham #WomensHistoryMonth #TheMagicCity nw

Nathan Watson
March 1, 2024

City of Birmingham, Historic Birmingham

Coca-Cola UNITED by the numbers—this company’s $1.2B community impact + what you need to know

Coca-Cola UNITED by the numbers—this company’s .2B community impact + what you need to know

🤩 COCA-COLA UNITED: This local bottling company is committed to serving Birmingham + beyond. Learn all about it. 👇 NowPartner #CocaColaUNITED #CocaColaBottlingCompanyUNITED #Birminghamalabama CM

Callie Morrison
February 5, 2024

Historic Birmingham, Civic, Uncategorized

This week in Birmingham history — January 28 to February 3

🚨This week in Bham history... Red Mountain Park, Hoover Library, Cobb Lane Restaurant, Woodlawn HS, Autherine Lucy and "Buckingham Nicks" #alabamahistory #Birminghamhistory

Pat Byington
January 30, 2024

Guides, City of Birmingham, Education, Events, Historic Birmingham

Black History Month 2024—how to celebrate in Birmingham

❤️ BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Here's your guide of how to commemorate Black history around Birmingham. 🤩 #BlackHistoryMonth #Birminghamalabama #eventsinBham CM

Callie Morrison
January 22, 2024

City of Birmingham, Historic Birmingham

Here is what’s open and closed on MLK Day 2024

❤️ MLK DAY: Here's what to expect on Monday, January 15 👇 #AC #MLKDay #BhamAL

Amber Curry
January 10, 2024

Historic Birmingham, Events

9 ways to celebrate + serve this MLK Day in Birmingham

❤️ MLK DAY: Here's how to celebrate + serve in Birmingham 👇 #BhamAL #MLKDay #CP

Callie Puryear
January 8, 2024

City of Birmingham, Historic Birmingham, Neighborhood Series

What’s on 2nd to close after passing of owner

WHAT'S ON 2ND: This owner of this beloved collectibles store, Steve Gilmer, has passed and the store is set to close at the end of this year. Here's what we know. #Birminghamalabama #Whatson2nd #CM

Callie Morrison
November 27, 2023