Alabama Department of Archives & History - Montgomery, Alabama
Alabama Department of Archives & History - Montgomery, Alabama
This stunning Alabama marble building is the oldest state-funded archives in U.S. Established in 1901 to provide an opportunity to share information on the public needs, to preserve documentation services to the state from the Civil War. Through the 1890's it was felt that there was a need to honor those who had served the Confederacy. There were monuments built but still, the need for records was desired so the ADAH held them for future generations to research and learn from about the contributions these brave people contributed to the war.
When the archive was established the state was over 80 years old and losing some of the documents that would be desired in future years. It was determined that the ADAH should be the keeper of these records.
Part of the ADAH is the Agricultural Museum for the State of Alabama which is a 100 acre facility dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural heritage of the wiregrass region of Southeast Alabama. The park features an 1890s living history farm, a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, and a turn-of the-century church. The park also includes elevated boardwalks, nature trails, wildlife exhibits, a planetarium, and a picnic area.
Special programs include Spring Farm Day in March; Antique and Collector Car Show in October; Wiregrass Heritage Festival in October; and Victorian Christmas in December.
Confederate Military Unit history files were created by the staff of the Alabama Department of Archives and History to compile as much information as possible on Alabama regiments during the Civil War. Each unit file has different material in it but there are various items which are common to most units. There are brief regimental or company histories giving one page histories of each unit and lists the commanding officers.
There are original or copies of newspaper clippings about the unit with war time accounts and the stories of what their lives were like during the war.
There are deeds, birth records, lists of executions in Alabama from 1812 - 1965, lists of famous Alabamians and much more at the archives.
If you are interested in doing any research about Alabama or the people you probably should start your search at this location. You are not allowed to bring the following items in the research room: ink or ink pens of any kind; briefcases; purses; backpacks; envelopes; pencil cases; heavy overcoats; 3-ring binders; expandable folders; briefcases; or books and papers which might be confused with items from our collections. You will be asked to lock these items in your locker. These rules are necessary in order to protect the materials in the Archives and ensure that they are available for future generations.
You can bring the following items in the research room: pencils, note cards, loose paper, clear folders and clear pencil cases, and light wraps such as sweaters and shawls.
You may also bring in and use laptop computers, audio cassette recorders, and cameras. Cases must be left in your locker.
Please turn off the ringer on your cell phone while in the research room and refrain from using your cell in the research area. These calls can be very disruptive to other researchers.
You will be asked to allow staff to inspect items upon entering and leaving the document reading room.
Alabama Department of Archives & History
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0100
Phone: (334) 242-4435
E-Mail:Debbie.Pendleton@archives.alabama.gov
Open 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Saturday.
Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan, Alabama
Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan, Alabama
This amusement park is open every day of the year! There is no gate admission and military discounts are available while at the park with proper ID.
Perhaps you want to try your skill at one of the two 18 hole miniature golf courses. Try you skill at weaving through a dangerous jungle or a lost lagoon or more. You can challenge yourself with the mysterious caves, the waterfalls, exotic animals or the palm trees that will certainly add to your frustration level!
Grab a ride on the Go-Karts and see if you are speedier than your family or friends. This is a great way to do something with your kids, spouse or friends that will be talked about for quite some time. Everyone will remember the drive in the Go-Kart and how fast they went around the track!
Bumper Boats will make a great way to cool off on those hot days when you are just cooking! Take a ride on the bumper boats on over to the waterfalls where you can get really wet. Of course you will be trying to get away from the watery spray of a giant erupting volcano while you are there. This will be a lot of fun.
Lay back on the rumble seat with your companion, grab the low bars, hold on for dear life and ride your choice of one of three exciting Roller Coasters or race a formula one car at break-neck speed on the Indianapolis Speedway… Imax big-screen style, in Adventureland's most exciting new major indoor attraction ever… Mad Wave Motion Theater from Triotech, Canada!
If you are looking for something different to do, you may want to consider getting a group together and going for the Water Balloon Wars game. Each battle station has a water balloon launcher. Place a balloon in the launcher; pull down on the handle, aim, and fire! Your balloon soars high through the air and comes crashing down on your opponent's battle station.
Prices of Adventureland Activities
There is no gate charge at Adventureland!
Admission is free! Pay as you play - Or just visit!
Tax is included in all prices given.
"KING OF THE JUNGLE" Special
Good day and/or night, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, all holidays, plus all days and nights that school is out for summer or any other holiday period.
$17.00 = 1 golf game, 1 kart ride, 1 boat ride, 15 arcade tokens
* MAD MAX ROLLER COASTER RIDE: $7.00 per person
* Miniature Golf: $7.00 per person per 18-hole game (See special children's rates below)
* Go-Karts: $7.00 per person per ride (See special children's rates below)
* Bumper Boats: $7.00 per person per ride (See special children's rates below)
* Water Balloon Wars: $3.50 per bucket per player (7 balloons)
* Special Family Ticket (good for 8 games/rides, golf, karts, or boats): $48.00
* Batting Cage Tokens (Used Only in Batting Cages–1 token = 20 pitches):
1 token/$1.00……………..5 tokens/$5.00
12 tokens/$10.00…………….25 tokens/$20.00
* Arcade Tokens (Used Only in Arcade): 4/$1.00……….24/$5.00……….50/$10.00
Special Children's Rates
# Golf: One child age 5 and under plays free when accompanied by an older paying player.
# Karts: Children age 10 and under ride free in a double kart driven by an older person paying regular fare. Children ages 7 to 10 may drive a Rookie Go-Kart on the regular Go-Kart track by themselves or any child age 10 or under may ride free in a double kart driven by permission 17 years of age, or older, with a valid driver's license, who has paid the regular fare. Children age 10 and under may not drive double or single karts! (Strictly enforced)
# Boats: One child age 6 or under may ride free when accompanied by a driver age 14 or over who has paid the regular fare.
Snacks
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream of the Future, frozen fruit Smoothies, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, pizza, nachos, candy, chips, soft pretzels, Pepsi and Coca-Cola brand soft drinks, and more are available in Adventureland's modern Snack Bar at very reasonable prices!
Location: 3738 West Main Street
(Hwy. 84 West)
Dothan, Alabama 36305
Phone 334-793-9100
