Mark your calendars for a rare, incredible event at Battleship Memorial Park. We invite you to learn about the A-12 and SR-71 from former pilots, mechanics and Reconnaissance Systems Officers (RSOs) of the Blackbird. They will be at the park to hold discussion panels and breakout sessions, 360 cockpit presentation and more. Discover the history [...]
History comes to life Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for “call to battle stations” at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South Radio Club will be transmitting from Radio [...]
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their June drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and [...]
Battleship Rugby Club will host their annual Fall Invitational Tournament on the grounds of the park. Come see a different kind of football when teams from throughout the country come to compete in this longstanding tournament. Five fields of play. Bring lawn chairs and blanket. Free admission for spectators. $5 parking fee.
The Toys for Tots holiday toy drive will kick off in our area with the annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a girl or boy to donate. Registration fee is $10 per person. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The ride will pull out of the park [...]
This Veterans Day, join us as we honor and express our deepest gratitude to the true heroes among us – our veterans. Event features patriot music, presentations by the Veterans Day Essay Contest winners, a key note address by the 2023-24 Distinguished Young Woman of the Year and more. Parade of Flags features 4th Grade [...]
The Mobile Pops will present their annual Veterans Day concert in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. The concert will feature traditional patriotic music, military marches, contemporary favorites and more. The highlight of the performance is the playing of the service songs and recognition of our veterans. The concert is open to the public and [...]
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their December drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for "call to battle stations" at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South [...]
Experience the USS ALABAMA like never before with our guided tours this Snowbird season! Visitors will be able to enjoy a 90-minute tour as they board our WWII battleship. During this in-depth tour, our knowledgeable tour guides will take you back in time as you explore the main exhibit area, inside of turret no 1, [...]
Experience the USS ALABAMA like never before with our guided tours this Snowbird season! Visitors will be able to enjoy a 90-minute tour as they board our WWII battleship. During this in-depth tour, our knowledgeable tour guides will take you back in time as you explore the main exhibit area, inside of turret no 1, [...]