Many people are aware of an historical society’s interest in preserving historic architecture and period houses. But our society is so much more than that!

• The Birmingham Historical Society has created an heirloom garden, focusing on organic plants and traditional gardening techniques.
• It’s working on the history of green spaces, parks, and walking trails throughout the city and helping local organizations with awareness and possibilities.
• It’s published books on the civil rights history of Birmingham, and educated students by providing free learning materials.
• It’s created free walking tours, pointing out the historic architecture of downtown areas.
• It’s provided free lectures and book signings, often bringing in well-respected historians speaking on everything from family histories to Birmingham’s ties to the Olmsted Brothers of New York
• It’s created pride of ownership with incentives, resources, and guidance for maintenance of both historic commercial and residential buildings.
• It’s provided resource material with photographs, exhibitions, online databases, newspaper articles, and more.
• It’s provided food history, weather history, and family histories, and has plans to promote music history
• It’s a source of in depth knowledge of the region, its pioneers, and its early industry

And that’s just what I can think of now! We’re always open to new ideas. Want to help? Join us or make a donation. Share a gift membership with a history buff. Or please subscribe to our blog below:

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