Can’t Miss Alabama: Inspiring ideas for celebrating Black History Month

Alabama News Center

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February 5, 2024

Black History Month events

Black History Month offers multiple entertainment and educational opportunities:

Shuttlesworth Through the Eyes of His Daughters, Feb. 1, 6 p.m., UAB Spencer Honors House in Birmingham.
Scottsboro Boys Exhibit, Feb. 1-29, Huntsville Madison County Public Library.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra: A Celebration of Black History, Feb. 2, noon, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham.
Africatown Heritage House, open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2465 Winbush St. in Mobile.
Southern Museum of Flight featuring a Tuskegee Airmen exhibit. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4343 73rd St. North in Birmingham.
The Legacy Sites in Montgomery include The Legacy Museum and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park will open soon. For operating hours, visit each museum.
Civil Rights Landmarks Driving Tour in Huntsville. To book a tour, call 256-658-6900.
Anniston Annual Heritage Festival, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Longleaf Event Center.

Courtesy of Alabama News Center.

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