Birmingham Historical Society

10/23/2026

Thank you UAB Public Relations students, Grace and Ava!

It was so much fun to work with UAB Public Relations students, Grace and Ava, who conceived and executed the…...

https://birminghamhistoricalsociety.com/2026/10/23/thank-you-uab-public-relations-students-grace-and-ava/

10/22/2026

It’s nice to live in Birmingham!

A family that relocated to Birmingham found a city where business leaders roll up their sleeves and children get peer-pressured into giving TED Talks. Full story: bit.ly/4z5Aw8Y

10/21/2026

How Industry Shaped The Magic City’s Architecture, Neighborhoods & Churches

Birmingham grew “like magic” for a variety of reasons: It had plenty of natural resources like iron ore, coal, and limestone; …...

Discover Birmingham's architectural evolution, from its industrial roots to stunning modern designs shaped by history and community.

10/21/2026

FREE Public Art Installation starting November 2nd

The Sacred Ordinary is a free public art installation in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District that uses everyday civic objects to illuminate places of memory. Through a self-guided nighttime walk, visitors are invited to connect with history beyond signage and consider what it means to keep these stories alive.

November 2 – December 13
Open nightly between 5 and 8 p.m.

To begin, text HERE to 205-784-2321

Produced by 1504, in partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association
Learn more: thesacredordinary.com

10/16/2026

Sunday afternoon fun for the whole family!

10/12/2026

🥳 HIGHLAND PARK PORCH CRAWL: "It's Nice to Have You in Highland Park" returns for its third year on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Tour beautiful homes, learn about local orgs + head to Rojo for an after party.

10/08/2026

The Renovation of Slossfield

Those who attended the 2022 annual Birmingham Historical Society meeting will recall that the evening's 3 speakers highlighted the importance of Slossfield to Birmingham's early medical care for an underserved population....

https://birminghamhistoricalsociety.com/2026/10/08/the-renovation-of-slossfield/