First capital of Alabama, Old Cahawba, now hosts a welcome center which features archaeological finds and photos of the homes and businesses that once occupied this antebellum river town. The ghost town offers a landscape of ruins and relics. Water still flows through old ornamental wells. Hike the clear creek nature trail. Enjoy a picnic and fishing on the river. The ghost town returns to life every 2nd Saturday in May during "Old Cahawba Festival".
Location:
Hwy 9, Selma Alabama 36701
Telephone
334-872-8058
Other Alabama State Parks nearby:
(Gallion) Chickasaw State Park
(Selma) Old Cahawba Archaeological State Park
(Selma) Paul M. Grist State Park
(Camden) Roland Cooper State Park
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04/05 Coming to The Selma area
Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival Ozark AL April20 This family & pet friendly festival is FREE to the public and
features Great Live Music, Wonderful Foods,
Arts & Craft Vendors, Children's Activity Area,
Sonic's Popular Hotdog Eating Contest,
the Crawdad 5k Run, Walk, or Crawl and much more!
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery AL March8-June19 The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, created in Alabama, is currently the 5th largest in the world, attracting more than 300,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and over 60 foreign countries.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Car Show Birmingham AL October11-13 Triumph Dealers of North America display,
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Merchandise Trailer featuring event TShirts, Pins, and Posters,
Official Barber Vintage Festival event merchandise,
Southern Vintage Fire Apparatus Association display, and
Concessions
Kentuck Festival of the Arts Northport AL October19-20 Nationally and internationally acclaimed folk artists,
270+ folk, visionary, and contemporary artists and expert craftspeople presenting their work to you,
free hands-on art-making for children in Kentuck for Kids and throughout the park,
interactive live demonstrations by expert craftspeople—basketmakers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, traditional potters, fiber and fabric artists, quilters, jewelers, and a glassblower,
live music and story-telling, food and fellowship.
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