Prestwick Preservation Society

07/05/2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY FLAG: CELEBRATING 50th YEARS🫡

07/01/2026

The 1854 Courthouse at St. Stephens will be open every day this week from 2 til 6. Go check it out! And did you know there is an elevator in the building! It’s worth stopping by there just to see that!! For real, though… this week go see the Smithsonian/Washington County Museum collaborated display. It touches on the 250 year history of our country and gives some great glimpses into Washington County’s history, as well. And don’t forget- the Washington County Courthouse on the bottom floor of the courthouse in Chatom is open every day that the courthouse is open! Celebrate our county and country this week!

06/26/2026

Please Join Us at St Stephens Museum to Celebrate the History of Alabama's 1st County. In collaboration with the Smithsonian's Museum on Mainstreet... we will Display in the 1854 Washington County Courthouse in New St Stephens.
Saturday June 27th thru Sunday July 5th 2pm to 6pm
YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO VISIT THE DISPLAY BEFORE HEADING TO YOUR TOWN'S FIREWORKS!!
Our Country's 250 is a great time to brush up on history and share it with your kids!
For the remainder of July, we will open every Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 2pm
You have a group you would like to bring?
Message us to set up a special tour.

05/02/2026

Washington County Hall of Fame Inductees for 2026! Congratulations to Mrs. Teresa Grimes, Dr. Sarah Odom, and Mr. Larry Hubbard.
Washington County Schools - Alabama Washington County Hospital & Nursing Home Washington County Museum, Alabama Town of Chatom

04/26/2026

Alabama documentarian and photographer Jackson Knight visited Washington County AL during the fall of 2025, Knight was crisscrossing the state’s Black Belt, videoing & telling the stories of small towns, historic churches, and the people who keep them alive. Knights, unique and down to earth style of sharing History was absolutely educational and entertaining!
I enjoyed visiting with Mr. Knight during his time in Washington County… Knight visited the Prestwick Preservation Park, the Washington County Museum, and many more historic sites and churches. Knight shared much of this documented history on Facebook and other social media platforms.
You can find his work at:
• Website: jacksonsramblings.com/black-belt-churches
• Facebook: Rambling the Alabama Black Belt
• YouTube: Jackson’s Ramblings
• Instagram:

Prestwick Preservation Society, Washington County Museum, Alabama Washington County Public Library, Washington County Alabama 4-H

02/26/2026

Today was Coastal Alabama Living History Day 🎉 Historical organization from all over the state of Alabama participated in the Coastal Alabama History Day.
Prestwick Preservation Society members enjoyed sharing some history of Washington County at this wonderful and educational event.

02/25/2026

12/26/2025

🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS🎄