Alabama Department of Archives and History

Upcoming Events

Food for Thought
Stories Matter: Our Southern Souls
Thursday, December 18

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Announcements

The ADAH will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

2025 Food For Thought Schedule

ADAH Annual Report FY 2024

Virtual Volunteer Transcription Opportunities

Collection Spotlight

Since 1901, the Alabama Archives has worked to collect, preserve, and share the story of Alabama and its people. Our collective understanding of the past continues to improve as we acquire artifacts and records from state agencies and through generous contributions made by citizens. Items in a recent acquisitions case in the Museum of Alabama lobby represent the Archives' continuing mission to provide a place for Alabama's stories to live.

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Statement of Recommitment

In June of 2020, the ADAH issued a Statement of Recommitment. The Statement acknowledges the consequences of racial discrimination in our agency’s work across many decades and it pledges our commitment to the inclusive preservation and sharing of Alabama history now and in the future.

Read the Statement

Research Consultations

Need guidance about your historical research? Schedule a consultation so our staff can provide the most helpful and efficient service.

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Research Requests

Looking for specific historical or genealogical information? Our Reference archivists can conduct research on your behalf.

Submit a Request

NAGPRA

The ADAH is actively engaged in the process of returning ancestral remains and funerary objects to federally recognized Native American tribes.

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Alabama History Hub

Search our database of Alabama history primary sources, curated lesson plans, and activities for your
K-12 classroom.