Memorial Day Weekend World War I Commemorative Events across Alabama
May 21, 2018
During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, events throughout Alabama will commemorate the centennial of World War I. If you have an upcoming event that you would like listed on the Alabama World War One Centennial Committee site, please contact Amy Williamson at (334) 353-4689 or amy.williamson@archives.alabama.gov.
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Memorial Day Tribute 2018 at Fort Morgan
May 26th, 9:00am to 3:00pm
110 Hwy 180 Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Uniformed interpreters will bring the fort to life through demonstrations of period drills on the fort's parade ground, as well as artillery demonstrations at the water battery. Special talks given by the site historians will provide insight into the military history of Mobile Point from the War of 1812, Civil War, and both world wars. Living history staff will remember those who gave their lives in service at Fort Morgan.
More info:
Phone: (251) 540-7127
Website: http://www.fort-morgan.org/
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Duty. Honor. Country. Highlights from the West Point Museum at the Huntsville Museum of Art
Saturday, May 26th, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 27th, Noon to 5:00pm
Closed Mondays
300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
Through nearly 100 objects including works of art, military uniforms, weapons, and historical artifacts, this exhibition tells the compelling story of this fabled military academy and its important contributions to our nation’s history. Highlights include stunning 19th century landscape panoramas of the West Point area and portraits of prominent West Point graduates; various cadet rifles and swords representing different eras in the Academy’s history; war trophies including a British howitzer captured during the Revolutionary War and a Confederate torpedo from the Civil War; and historical artifacts associated with West Point, including a commission letter signed by Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee’s sketch of a cadet cap, Ulysses S. Grant’s Academy diploma, and General Patton’s cadet dress coat.
More info:
Phone: (256) 535-4350
Website: https://hsvmuseum.org/
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Memorial Day at American Village
May 28th, 10:00am – 3:00pm
3727 Hwy 119 Montevallo, AL 35115
Join us for a day of remembrance, including tributes to America’s veterans and active military. Family-friendly activities include: drilling with the Continental Army; meeting Patrick Henry, Martha Washington, and other patriots of the past; visiting the President’s Oval Office and Concord Bridge; and experiencing the National Veterans Shrine.
More info:
Phone: (205) 665-3535
Website: http://www.americanvillage.org/site/PageNavigator/homepage.html
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Flag Placement Ceremony at Alabama National Cemetery
May 26th, 9:00 am
Memorial Day Observance at Alabama National Cemetery
May 28th, 9:00 am
3133 Hwy 119 Montevallo, AL 35115
The general public is encouraged to attend both of these moving events. The Tenth Annual Memorial Day Ceremony program will include remarks from Governor Kay Ivey, a flyover, and a special presentation by Major General James W. Darden, US Army Reserve (Retired).
Contact Information:
Phone: (205) 665-9039
Website: http://www.scalnc.org/programs-alabama-national-cemetery.html