Alabama Historical Association facts for kids

The Alabama Historical Association is a group in Alabama, United States, that started in 1947. Its main goal is to find, collect, keep safe, and share information about Alabama's past. This includes its nature, people, culture, economy, and politics. They want to make sure Alabama's history is remembered and understood.

James Frederick Sulzby was the first president of the Association, serving from 1947 to 1949.

What the Association Does

The Alabama Historical Association does several important things to help people learn about history:

• Publishing a Journal: In 1948, the group started a magazine called Alabama Review. This magazine comes out four times a year and shares articles about Alabama's history.
• Historical Markers: The Association also helps put up special signs called historical markers all over the state. These markers tell stories about important places, events, or people from Alabama's past. They help everyone learn about history as they travel.
• Meetings: Members of the Association meet at least once a year to discuss history and share new discoveries.

As of 2022, Jim Bagget, who works at the Birmingham Public Library, was the president of the Alabama Historical Association.

External links

• Official site: http://www.alabamahistory.net