Alabama Department of Archives and History

Upcoming Events

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Food for Thought
You May Plow Here: The Narrative of Sara Brooks
Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
The Civil War Letters of Alabama’s Pickens Family
Thursday, April 16 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Family Lore, Local History, and True Crime on Sand Mountain
Thursday, May 21 at 12:00 pm

Food for Thought
Colony, Alabama: The Story of an African American Settlement
Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 pm

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Announcements

The EBSCO Research Room will close early on Friday, March 20, at 2:30pm. It will resume normal operating hours at 8:30am Saturday, March 21.

2026 Summer Internships

2026 Food For Thought Schedule

ADAH Annual Report FY 2025

Alabama's Replica Liberty Bell to Undergo Restoration for the Nation's 250th

Virtual Volunteer Transcription Opportunities

Collection Spotlight

Since 1901, the Alabama Archives has worked to collect, preserve, and share the story of Alabama and its people. Our collective understanding of the past continues to improve as we acquire artifacts and records from state agencies and through generous contributions made by citizens. Items in a recent acquisitions case in the Museum of Alabama lobby represent the Archives' continuing mission to provide a place for Alabama's stories to live.

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Statement of Recommitment

In June of 2020, the ADAH issued a Statement of Recommitment. The Statement acknowledges the consequences of racial discrimination in our agency’s work across many decades and it pledges our commitment to the inclusive preservation and sharing of Alabama history now and in the future.

Read the Statement

Research Consultations

Need guidance about your historical research? Schedule a consultation so our staff can provide the most helpful and efficient service.

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Research Requests

Looking for specific historical or genealogical information? Our Reference archivists can conduct research on your behalf.

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NAGPRA

The ADAH is actively engaged in the process of returning ancestral remains and funerary objects to federally recognized Native American tribes.

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Alabama History Hub

Search our database of Alabama history primary sources, curated lesson plans, and activities for your
K-12 classroom.