The Alabama Department of Archives and History is located in downtown Montgomery. Our address is 624 Washington Avenue, directly across the street from the Alabama State Capitol.
Limited, free parking is available in a lot directly behind the building on Adams Avenue. On-street parking is available in surrounding blocks on Washington Avenue, Bainbridge Street, and Adams Avenue. Please note the south (Adams Avenue) entrance to the building bears the inscription ALABAMA WORLD WAR MEMORIAL above the doors.
From points north via Birmingham and I-65:
Take I-65 South to Montgomery, then follow the signs for I-85 North towards Atlanta. From the I-65/I-85 junction, take Exit 1 (Court Street) onto the exit ramp (Arba Street). At the intersection of Arba and Union Streets, turn left onto Union Street. Turn left at the 4th traffic light onto Washington Avenue. The front of the Alabama Department of Archives and History building is to your left, across from the Avenue of Flags on the side of the Capitol.
From points south and west via Mobile and I-65:
Take I-65 North to Montgomery and follow the signs to I-85 North towards Atlanta. After turning onto I-85 North, follow directions to the Alabama Department of Archives and History as indicated above.
From points east via Atlanta and I-85:
Take I-85 South to Exit 1 for Union Street. Veer right onto South Union - a one-way, four-lane street. Turn left at the 3rd traffic light onto Washington Avenue. The front of the Alabama Department of Archives and History building is to your left, across from the Avenue of Flags on the side of the Capitol.
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