Mount Vernon Historic Society

Mount Vernon Historic Society Mount Vernon is the site of historical Fort Stoddart as well as Searcy Hospital.

🇺🇸 FUN FACT FRIDAY 🇺🇸This Sunday, we’ll celebrate Flag Day on some of the most historic ground in Alabama.Did you know t...
06/12/2026

🇺🇸 FUN FACT FRIDAY 🇺🇸

This Sunday, we’ll celebrate Flag Day on some of the most historic ground in Alabama.

Did you know that when Americans first began observing Flag Day in the 1885, Mount Vernon Arsenal was still an active U.S. Army installation? Soldiers stationed here would have watched the Stars and Stripes raised each day, just as service members do across the nation today.

For nearly two centuries, the American flag has been a symbol of service, sacrifice, and unity at Mount Vernon. This Sunday, we have the opportunity to honor that legacy while exploring the fascinating history that lies Behind the Wall.

Join us June 14 for our Flag Day Celebration and Behind the Wall Tour.

📍 725 Coy Smith Hwy Mount Vernon, Alabama
🎟️ $25 per person
💵 Cash only
🚋 Tours run continuously throughout the day

Follow the Mount Vernon Historical Society for more local history, Fun Fact Fridays, and opportunities to go Behind the Wal

06/11/2026

“Did you know? Before the Mount Vernon Arsenal, there was the Mount Vernon Cantonment—a forgotten frontier outpost that helped shape American history.”

🔥 NEW MERCH ALERT! 🔥Be among the first to grab one of our brand-new “Trial By Fire” Mount Vernon Historic Society shirts...
06/09/2026

🔥 NEW MERCH ALERT! 🔥

Be among the first to grab one of our brand-new “Trial By Fire” Mount Vernon Historic Society shirts!

Created to commemorate the recent fire at the historic Mount Vernon Arsenal site, these shirts symbolize the resilience, strength, and enduring history of a place that has stood the test of time. While fire may have changed part of the story, it did not erase it.

👕 Available for purchase THIS SUNDAY, June 14
📍 During our Behind the Wall Tour
💲 Limited quantities available
⏰ First come, first served
💰 $25 per shirt

Every purchase helps support the preservation and restoration efforts of the Mount Vernon Historical Society and keeps the stories of this remarkable place alive for future generations.

History endures. The story continues.

🎟️ GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎟️Have you ever wanted to go Behind The Wall at Searcy Hospital? Here’s your chance — and you might ev...
06/08/2026

🎟️ GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎟️

Have you ever wanted to go Behind The Wall at Searcy Hospital? Here’s your chance — and you might even get in FREE!

We’re giving away TWO FREE tickets to our Behind The Wall Historic Tour — a $50 value! 🏛️🇺🇸

To enter:

✅ LIKE/FOLLOW our page!
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✅ SHARE this post!
✅ COMMENT and tag the person (or people) you’d bring with you!

Join us Sunday, June 14th, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM as we explore the history behind the walls, see the tower that still stands after the devastating fire, walk historic grounds, and hear stories that shaped our community.

🎟️ Winner receives TWO admission tickets ($50 value)
📍 Tram tours running continuously
💵 Cash only event
🏛️ All proceeds benefit restoration efforts at the historic McCafferty Mansion
📍 725 E. Coy Smith Highway Mount Vernon, Alabama 36560

Winner will be announced Friday June 12th!

Ready to go Behind The Wall? Tag your tour buddy below!

06/02/2026

Every cleared path, restored space, and preserved piece tells a story of resilience, hope, and renewal. The journey continues, but the transformation so far is a testament to what can be accomplished when a vision is shared and pure intentions are to preserve history, protect heritage, and ensure these stories endure for generations to come. comes together to honor its past.

Preserved by Time. Revived by Faith.

🧐 Fun Fact Friday 🧐Did you know the story of Mount Vernon’s military history began long before the Arsenal walls were bu...
05/29/2026

🧐 Fun Fact Friday 🧐

Did you know the story of Mount Vernon’s military history began long before the Arsenal walls were built?

Before the Mount Vernon Arsenal was established in 1828, nearby Fort Stoddert served as one of the most important military posts on the early American frontier. Located along the Mobile River, the fort helped protect the region, supported military operations during the Creek War, and played an important role in the early development of what would become Alabama.

As military operations expanded, troops gradually shifted to the higher ground at Mount Vernon. The move offered healthier conditions away from the river swamps and led to the establishment of military camps and barracks years before the formal Arsenal was constructed.

What started as frontier defense eventually evolved into the Mount Vernon Arsenal, later military barracks, and eventually the site many know today as Searcy Hospital.

From frontier fort… to arsenal… to hospital… this land has nearly 230 years of stories to tell.

Want more hidden history? Follow our page for weekly Fun Fact Fridays, historic photos, event announcements, and opportunities to go Behind The Wall with us!

05/27/2026

Chosen for Alabama’s 2026 Places in Peril, the historic Mount Vernon Arsenal & Searcy Hospital site stands as a rare place where layers of American history still remain. From the 1830s parade grounds to stories of Geronimo, military history, and mental health reform, these walls continue to speak. Preservation is not just about saving buildings — it’s about protecting the stories that shaped generations. “Preserved by time. Revived by faith.”






























This Memorial Day, the Mount Vernon Historic Society honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to o...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Mount Vernon Historic Society honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

From the historic days of the Mount Vernon Arsenal to the generations that followed, sacrifice and service have always been woven into our nation’s story. As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, let us remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and those who made our freedoms possible. 🇺🇸

We are forever grateful to all veterans, active-duty military, and their families for their service and sacrifice.

✅ Fun Fact Friday ✅Did you know Geronimo once lived right here in Mount Vernon as a prisoner of war?In 1887, after surre...
05/22/2026

✅ Fun Fact Friday ✅

Did you know Geronimo once lived right here in Mount Vernon as a prisoner of war?

In 1887, after surrendering to the U.S. Army in Arizona, Geronimo and hundreds of Apache men, women, and children were transported across the country by train and eventually brought to the historic Mount Vernon Barracks — now part of the property many know today as the Searcy Hospital grounds.

The Apache prisoners remained in Mount Vernon for several years. During that time, some were allowed under military supervision to travel into Mobile to sell handmade crafts, beadwork, bows, and arrows to local residents. Geronimo himself became a well-known figure throughout the region during his stay.

The Mount Vernon Barracks was originally established as a military post long before the hospital era, and stories like this are part of the deep and layered history that still surrounds the property today.

👉 Follow our page for more local history and future opportunities to go Behind the Wall!

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Mount Vernon, AL

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