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Did you miss these Heritage Society Home Tours?

Sunday afternoon offered a perfect fall day to tour and appreciate several of Forest Park’s finest homes as a member of the Heritage Society. Although thoughtfully updated with modern conveniences, many of the original features remained or had been restored and it was easy to imagine how families lived at the turn of the century.

The histories of their prominent original owners were shared in a booklet that also included the original 1909 plat of Forest Park. The T. Felton Wimberly home was built in 1911, and the J.F. Leary residence was constructed in 1910. This very popular annual event directly supports the mission of the Birmingham Historical Society.

Established in 1942, the Birmingham Historical Society enhances the quality of life in Birmingham, Alabama, by preserving, studying, and celebrating its past while helping to shape its future. The Society celebrates Birmingham’s history through research, publishing, and education, and it engages the public to make our shared history and heritage more visible, clarify their value, and empower their stewards.

 Heritage Society members are acknowledged in the annual report, AND receive an invitation to the annual Heritage Society gathering in an historic home. Heritage Society memberships are $500.

Interested in joining us? Here’s more info!

Cozy living room with wooden beams, comfortable seating, and decorative elements, leading to another room featuring a vintage lamp and artwork.
A group of people conversing in a covered patio area with brick walls and decorative tiles, featuring outdoor furniture and greenery visible in the background.
View from a porch showcasing a gathering of people conversing, with a decorative outdoor setting featuring pumpkins and a garden in the background.
An outdoor gathering on a porch with a large wooden table set for dining, featuring decorative pumpkins and flowers, while guests converse in the background.
A group of four people conversing outdoors in a garden setting, surrounded by greenery and parked cars. The scene features pumpkins and decorative elements on the porch.
A social gathering on a warmly lit patio with people conversing, surrounded by greenery and decorative pumpkins.
An outdoor scene with people socializing, featuring a man in a blazer and light-colored pants standing next to a bush. In the background, there are individuals engaging around a table.
A group of four people standing on a covered patio, engaged in conversation, with lush greenery visible through large open windows. The patio features wicker furniture, including chairs and a small table, against a patterned tiled floor.
Interior of a dining room featuring a wooden table, elegant chairs, floral arrangements, and artworks on the walls, with people engaged in conversation.
A lavishly decorated dining room featuring a long table adorned with floral arrangements and assorted appetizers. Two men are engaged in conversation in the background, while elegant artwork and a chandelier enhance the ambiance.
A large, multi-story brick house with a green tile roof and decorative details, surrounded by trees and a lamppost.