Taking up six blocks in the historic district of Montgomery, Old Alabama Town aims at showcasing architectural and cultural history of the state of Alabama. The site includes 19th- and 20th-century structures that have been restored and preserved such as one-room schoolhouses, grist mills, cotton gins and more. This place also conducts interesting events and activities including the Alabama...
Mission: To preserve, interpret and present Central Alabama's architecture, history and culture. History With the purchase of the Ordeman House in 1967, the Landmarks Foundation and City of Montgomery cemented a unique partnership that has resulted in the restoration and interpretation of over 50 authentically restored 19th and early 20th century structures stretching along six blocks in...
Get a taste of what life was like in 19th-century Montgomery, where three blocks of historic houses show how people lived in that era. You'll see barns, a one-room schoolhouse, a church, cotton gin and the striking contrast of rich versus poor - from mansions to a tiny house lined with newspaper for insulation.