Tuskegee AL (25 minutes east of Montgomery) - George Washington Carver Museum. There are movies about George Washington Carver & Booker T. Washington the founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Also, there are hands on activities available if you call ahead. Free and worth the drive. The campus is a beautiful site. While you're there, check out Moton Field. This is where the Tuskegee Airman trained in WWII.
Selma (1 hr west of Montgomery) - The Battle of Selma. This is a civil war reenactment that takes place in March. Great living history opportunity. $5 per person. http://tourism.selmaalabama.com/attract.htm
W.A. Gayle Planetarium - Features over 200 theater style seats and is one of the largest Planetariums between Atlanta and New Orleans! (Small admission fee) http://www.tsum.edu/planet/test%20menu.htm
Montgomery Tour:
- Visitors Center (has info on all the rest and a trolley ride to each place).
- Rosa Parks Museum (admission charged).
- State Capitol.
- First White House of the Confederacy.
- State Archives. On the second floor of the National Archives is Grandma's Attic, an
interesting "hands on" section of the museum with a dress up area). Free.
- Old Town Alabama (admission).
Ft Toulouse Reenactments - featuring a 1700s French fort reconstruction in a 165-acre park amidst the rural setting at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapossa Rivers, this National Historic Landmark is home to the William Bartram Arboretum, museum, historic buildings, Indian mound and "living history" reenactments. Just 10 minutes from downtown Montgomery. See www.alabamafrontierdays.com
American Village 3727 Alabama Hwy 119, Montevallo www.americanvillage.org
DeSoto Caverns http://www.desotocavernspark.com/main/index.html
Also Check out:
The Pottery Loft Cafe in downtown Montgomery. Choose a piece of pottery to paint and decorate. Once your masterpiece is completed, it will be glazed and fired and ready for pick-up in about 2 weeks. Fees vary. Special weekend events in October include "Daddy & Me", "Mommy & Me", and "Family Night". Call (334) 832-0001.
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