Dr. Tim Morgan will discuss how the USS ALABAMA's communication system was used and how critical Radio Central was to the operation of the ship during WWII. After the presentation, visitors can take a privately guided tour of Radio Central. Tim is a member of the Deep South Amateur Radio Club and one of the [...]
Past USS Alabama Battleship Commission Chairman Bill Tunnell will discuss the teak deck replacement underway aboard the USS Alabama. Learn about the process, the efforts made to keep the historic integrity of the ship's deck, and the technology used. Lecture will be held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to attend. Included in [...]
See history come to life when our WWII reenactors board the battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM for their drills. These historical reenactors, dressed in period uniforms, tell the stories of the original crewmen. Presentations and demonstrations throughout the day. Live radio transmissions from Radio Central. Be on the deck of the ALABAMA at [...]
Rear Admiral Endel Lee, U.S. Navy (Ret.) will discuss how chaplains served during the war. Learn about the challenges they faced, the services they provided, and the tools they were given. Following the lecture, you will tour the Chapel aboard the USS Alabama. Lecture is held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to [...]
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their August drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for "call to battle stations" at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep [...]
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. For all other events, please click here.
Join us for the 4th Annual Kites Over Mobile, a thrilling Kite Festival at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park! During the kite festival, visitors will experience professionally crafted kite demonstrations, kite show displays, face painting, live music and more! The festival is open to the public and requires a parking fee. General parking is $5. [...]