Do you know the history of UAB?
A group of women were inspired to provide medical care for the poor, leading them to build and operate Hillman Hospital, the city’s oldest hospital. It was opened…
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Follow Birmingham’s Civil Rights History with Birmingham by the Book
Birmingham has struggled to shed the images of violence and destruction from 1956-1963 and today is home to several memorials and a premier civil rights museum. Critically, Birmingham…
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Explore Birmingham’s Iconic Landmarks with Birmingham by the Book
Climb to the top of the world’s largest cast-iron statue and take in the dramatic city and countryside views. Ditch the screen, and use Birmingham by the Book…
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Securing the Future of Birmingham Historical Society
Understanding the Society’s Endowment and Sustainability The current leadership of the Birmingham Historical Society has served since 1976 and the eventual retirement of this leadership will require paid…
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What’s the National Register?
Ever thought about what historic organizations do and how they do it? What’s the organizational hierarchy? Curious to learn more about a historic property? Living in a historic…
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Good News for Village Creek Greenways!
The 44 miles of Village Creek make up 53% of Birmingham’s Special Flood Hazard area. The creek stretches across Birmingham metro area from Roebuck Springs in the east…
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If you love music…
If you love music, check out The Southern Music Research Center, founded by Burgin Mathews in 2022. It’s an extensive digital archive of Alabama musicians, preserving unique musical…
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Cleaning and Caring for Antique Books and Photos
Alabama Librarians and the Alabama Department of Archives and History outlines how to clean and preserve old books as well as five things you should NEVER do with…
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Don’t Miss the Lighting of Sloss July 23rd
Historic Sloss Furnaces, an iconic Birmingham landmark and a lasting tribute to Birmingham’s industrial beginnings, will be permanently illuminated on July 23rd! This free event and celebration is…
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The Story Behind Morris Avenue and Birmingham Preservation
In the early 1970’s, because Alabama’s strict 1901 Constitution severely limited municipal power, Birmingham could not simply pass a city ordinance to enforce historic preservation or restrict property…
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