Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives

Part V in our Memorial Week series:

Alabama is a big state; most of us have seen only a small portion of what it has to offer. We in the Shoals are fortunate that we live only 45 miles from the home of the official state veterans' museum.

Located in Athens, the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives is located at 100 Pryor Street in a refurbished L&N Depot. Exhibits from every U.S. military era dot the inside of the museum, while memorial bricks pave the patio outside.

The museum held its Memorial Day program Monday (pictured above), but it offers area residents more than just the occasional holiday fete. The museum has two important functions in the near future and everyone is invited:

May 31st, "Meet and Greet the Director" Stop by the Museum on Sunday after 2:PM, meet Sandy Thompson and take a tour of the museum.

June 20th "Call to Veterans" Inviting veterans from all surrounding counties to the Alabama Veterans' Museum and Archives.

In the near future, we will be reporting more on the activities featured at the Veterans Museum and Archives. Until then, we hope you take advantage of those mentioned above. We've been to the museum many times, and we can assure you that the staff will make your experience both enjoyable and memorable.