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Join Us for Historic Fun at American Village July 3-4

Come visit our booth at American Village in Montevallo on July 3rd and 4th! It will be an epic celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday and we are excited to participate! (Download the complete schedule including kids’activities here.) BHS volunteers are working on a mock-up now and will have some interesting artifacts and our most popular books available for sale – including our recent Birmingham by the Book: A Guide to the Magic City.

With 188 acres of rolling pasture, come prepared to walk among 20 historically inspired buildings and beautiful gardens. Don’t forget water and a folding chair. Costumed historical interpreters will be wandering the grounds, and there will be featured music and food. Sweet Home 250 runs July 3 and July 4, 2026, from 11:00 am to 10:30 pm each day. Doors open at 11:00 am with programming starting at 11:30 am. Last admission is at 8:30 pm each day. Tickets are available HERE. See you next weekend!

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Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence?

As we approach the 250th birthday of our nation, it’s hard to imagine what was going through the minds of those who will sign the Declaration of Independence. See their images, read their biographies, and try to visualize what their struggles were as they navigated loyalty to their homeland versus independence in their chosen new country. (click image below). For more ideas regarding our upcoming historic celebration, please refer to the sidebar.

A vintage-style poster featuring the text 'Lives, Fortunes, & Sacred Honor' and 'The 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence' on a textured background, along with the logos of American Village and America 250 Alabama.