Explore the history of USS Drum (SS‑228), one of WWII’s most decorated submarines. Learn about her daring missions, heroic crew, and journey to becoming a museum ship at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Included in general admission. Snowbird Coupon can be applied. A physical snowbird coupon is required for eligibility.
In this snowbird lecture, it explores how civilians supported the war efforts and kept life at home during wartime. Included in general admission. Snowbird Coupon can be applied. A physical snowbird coupon is required for eligibility.
In this snowbird lecture, discover the medical breakthroughs and challenges that shaped World War II. Included in general admission. Snowbird Coupon can be applied. A physical snowbird coupon is required for eligibility.
The South Alabama Veterans Council will host a Flag Lowering Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial in commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The event will pay tribute to and remember those who fought and died in the Vietnam War. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
Join us for our annual Easter Sunrise Service presented by Government Street Baptist Church. The service is held on the grounds in front of the USS ALABAMA. Seating is limited so bring a chair, just in case. The service is free of charge and open to the public.
The Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show will take place on the field near the park's memorials. Come see vintage military jeeps, trucks, bikes and more. Swap meet and vendors selling military memorabilia included. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Parking fee of $5. Friday & Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - [...]
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their April 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 [...]
Join us in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion for a memorial ceremony remembering the 65 US submarines and their crews lost during war. This ceremony is part of a national memorial service. Included in admission.
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 [...]
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their August 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 [...]