May 28th at 4:00 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

Mollie Smith Waters author of Historic Resting Places of Alabama: Cemeteries and Graveyards Around the State. 

Author Mollie Smith Waters will be visiting for a special book signing of her beautiful new book, Historic Resting Places of Alabama: Cemeteries and Graveyards Around the State. This book highlights the rich history, architecture, and stories found in cemeteries across Alabama.

Alabama is full of old cemeteries, and while they are places to pay respect for the departed, they are also repositories of the beauty and history that capture the story of the state's rich and diverse culture.

Historic Cemeteries of Alabama features cemeteries and graveyards throughout the state. Each Alabama county is represented with at least one cemetery that has something unique to teach its visitors. Historic Cemeteries of Alabama explores different funerary symbols, unusual architecture, fascinating history, and moving stories about the final resting places of Alabama's citizens.

Join author Mollie Smith Waters as she takes readers on a tour of some of the most historical and beautiful cemeteries throughout the state. From the mountains in the north to the sandy beaches of the south, Alabama's cemeteries are truly wonderful places to explore.

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June 8–12

Monroe County Museum’s History Camp

History Camp will be held June 8–12 and is open to children ages 8–12. Campers will enjoy a fun and educational week filled with hands-on activities, local history, crafts, games, and exciting learning experiences.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore history in an engaging and interactive way while making new friends and lasting memories.

We hope your child will join us for this exciting week at the museum! For more information or to register, please contact the Monroe County Museum: 251-575-7433.

​Schedule:

Monday: Kick off the week by exploring early American history! The American Legion will share the story of the American flag,

and Angie Snyder will tell us about the Boston Tea Party. Campers will also learn about the Liberty Bell and the Constitution.

Tuesday Get creative with hands-on learning! Campers will make

their own Liberty Bell out of pottery with Cari Clecker. David and April Johnson will also teach about archaeology

and how it helps us understand what life was like long ago.

Wednesday We'll take a field trip to Camden to visit Black Belt Treasures, where campers will create their own patriotic

dolls inspired by American History.

Thursday Time to make history of our own! Campers will explore town to collect items for a time capsule that will be buried on the lawn. Sherry Scott will also lead a fun patriotic painting activity.

Friday We'll travel to Pensacola to visit the Pensacola Living History Museum. Campers will experience colonial life through activities like survival skills, military camp life, and candle dipping. (We will return at approximately 2:00 PM.)

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July 2, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

American 250 Lawn Party

Courthouse Lawn

This fun-filled community event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with hands-on activities inspired by Colonial America. Families and children can enjoy:

• Butter Making

• Firework Painting

• Colonial Writing with Quill

• Three-Corner Hat Craft

• Flag of the Colonies Craft

• Storytelling Booth

• Photo Booth

• Sack Racing

• 250th Birthday Cake

…and more patriotic fun!

Following the Lawn Party, a Patriotic Community Parade will take place in the downtown area.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate history, community, and America’s 250th birthday together!