USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Living History Crew Drill
2023-12-09 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their December drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for “call to battle stations” at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South Radio Club will be transmitting from Radio Central. All included in admission for the day.

Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
The Toys for Tots holiday toy drive will kick off in our area with the annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a girl or boy to donate. Registration fee is $10 per person. Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. and ends at Noon. Ride begins at Noon and ends with lunch. For info call Chow Hound at 251-402-9147.

Battleship Rugby Fall Invitational Tournament
2023-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Battleship Rugby Club will host their annual Fall Invitational Tournament on the grounds of the park. Come see a different kind of football when teams from throughout the country come to compete in this longstanding tournament. Five fields of play. Bring lawn chairs and blanket. Free admission for spectators. $5 parking fee.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-10-07 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their fall drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for “call to battle stations” at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South Radio Club will be transmitting from Radio Central. All included in admission for the day.

POW/MIA Candlelight Ceremony
2023-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Vietnam Memorial
South Alabama Veterans Council will hold a Candlelight Ceremony to honor and remember our military who were missing in action and prisoners of war. The event will be held at the Vietnam Memorial. It is open to the public.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-08-12 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their August drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for “call to battle stations” at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South Radio Club will be transmitting from Radio Central. All included in admission for the day.

Battleship Rugby 7's Tournament
2023-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Rugby teams from across the southeast will be on the field of Battleship Memorial Park for this exciting summer tournament. Men, women and youth teams will compete. Bring your lawn chair, cold drinks and enjoy the matches. Five fields will be in play. Admission is free. $5 parking fee. No alcohol please.

Mobile Pops 4th of July Concert
2023-07-04 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
The Mobile Pops will play their July 4th concert in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. The concert will include patriotic favorites, military marches, contemporary scores and more. Admission is free to attend and the public is invited.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-06-03 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their June drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for “call to battle stations” at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South Radio Club will be transmitting from Radio Central. All included in admission for the day.

Museum Ships Weekend
2023-06-02 15:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 UTC | Radio Central
Tune in for the 2023 Museum Ships Weekend. This continuous broadcast will begin on Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday. Deep South Amateur Radio Club will broadcast from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA and from the USS DRUM. Call letters are: K4DSR – USS ALABAMA and K5LDA – USS DRUM. Transmitting between 20 and 40 meters. Stop by to watch and listen. They will be using Morse Code too.

Blue Star Salute
2023-05-20 06:00 - 14:00 UTC
Come celebrate Armed Forces Day during the Blue Star Salute. The day begins with the Fallen Hero Run and continues with displays, fly-ins, a patriotic concert, keynote address and more. Gold Star Memorial included. Open to the public and free to attend. $5 parking fee.

Spring Break Anchor Academy - Week 2
2023-04-17 08:30 - 2023-04-21 15:00 UTC
1st-6th grade students are invited to a week of fun filled adventure at Battleship Memorial Park! This is an opportunity of a lifetime for students to explore the USS Alabama and the USS Drum! Adventure is waiting in this unique opportunity to become immersed in the proud history of the Mighty A! Students will explore the connections music, airplanes, echolocation and art had to the USS Alabama and World War II. This is not your average spring break camp!
Click here to register your child.
Spaces fill quickly, so make your reservations today! Please email the completed registration form to Amy Ryan at aryan@ussal.cunninghamadv.com.

Tolling of the Boats
2023-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
Join us in the Aircraft Pavilion for a memorial ceremony remembering the 65 US submarines and their crews lost during war. This ceremony is part of a national memorial service. Included in admission.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-04-15 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
History comes to life with our WWII reenactors during their spring drill. Interact with these sailors while they hold demonstrations and tell stories about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for “call to battle stations” at 1:00 p.m. for a mock battle attack. Deep South Radio Club will be transmitting from Radio Central. All included in admission for the day.

Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show
2023-04-14 12:00 - 2023-04-15 15:00 UTC | Recreational Area
The Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show will take place in the recreational area on the grounds. Come see vintage military jeeps, trucks, bikes and more. Swap meet and vendors selling military memorabilia included. Admission is free. $5 parking fee to enter park.

Easter Sunrise Service
2023-04-09 06:30 - 07:30 UTC | Grounds of the Park
Join us on the grounds of the park for our annual Easter Sunrise Service. Government Street Baptist Church will be hosting. The service is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. We recommend bringing a lawn chair as seating can be full.

Spring Break Anchor Academy - Week 1
2023-03-27 08:30 - 2023-03-31 15:00 UTC

Life at Sea Lecture Series: Spiritual Support at Sea
2023-02-23 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Rear Admiral Endel Lee, U.S. Navy (Ret.) will discuss how chaplains served during the war. Learn about the challenges they faced, the services they provided, and the tools they were given. Following the lecture, you will tour the Chapel aboard the USS Alabama. Lecture is held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to attend. Included in day’s admission.

Life at Sea Lecture Series: The Role of Submarines in WWII
2023-02-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Staff member and author Tom Bowser will discuss the role of submarines during WWII. Learn about the USS DRUM’s battle history and the support her sister submarines gave in silent service during the war. Lecture will be held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to attend. Included in day’s admission.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-02-11 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
See history come to life when our WWII reenactors board the battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM for their drills. These historical reenactors, dressed in period uniforms, tell the stories of the original crewmen. Presentations and demonstrations throughout the day. Live radio transmissions from Radio Central. Be on the deck of the ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “call to battle stations” is sounded. Enemy airplanes will attack the ship and the crew members will defend her with guns blazing! It’s an exciting time to be at the park. All activities are included in the day’s admission.

Life at Sea Lecture Series: Teak Deck Replacement Update
2023-02-09 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Past USS Alabama Battleship Commission Chairman Bill Tunnell will discuss the teak deck replacement underway aboard the USS Alabama. Learn about the process, the efforts made to keep the historic integrity of the ship’s deck, and the technology used. Lecture will be held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to attend. Included in the day’s admission.

Life At Sea Lecture Series: Radio Central - Communicating during WWII
2023-02-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Dr. Tim Morgan will discuss how the USS ALABAMA’s communication system was used and how critical Radio Central was to the operation of the ship during WWII. After the presentation, visitors can take a privately guided tour of Radio Central. Tim is a member of the Deep South Amateur Radio Club and one of the driving forces behind the restoration of Radio Central. He is a retired history professor. Lecture will take place in the Wardroom and is free to attend. Included in day’s admission.

Christmas Day
2021-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park will be closed on Christmas Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on December 26. Thank you.

Blacksmithing - Forging A Difference
2021-12-04 09:00 - 16:00 UTC
A fundraiser and awarness program for veterans. Located in picnic area. Admission to event. More information to come.

Battleship 12K Point-to-Point Race
2021-11-14 07:00 - 12:00 UTC
BMP will be the finish line for the Battleship 12K Point-to-Point Race. For race information and registration please visit their facebook page.

Veterans Day Concert
2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band will perform their annual Veterans Day Concert in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. Patriotic marches, standards, movie scores, a salute to our veterans and more will be included. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2021-11-11 10:30 - 16:00 UTC
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be holding their annual Veterans Day Blood Drive at the park. The Blood Mobile will be parked adjacent to the Gift Shop. Donors will receive a recognition gift. Donors must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds. Honor a veteran and give blood in their honor.

Battleship Rugby Fall Invitational Tournament
2021-11-06 08:00 - 2021-11-07 17:00 UTC
Battleship Rugby will host their annual Fall Invitational on the grounds of the park. Teams from across the country will via for the championship trophy. Five fields of match play. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic basket and ice chest – no alcohol please. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. $4 Parking fee.

Toys for Tot Motorcycle Ride
2021-11-06 08:00 - 11:30 UTC
Toys for Tots kicks off their Mobile area holiday toy drive at BMP. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.in the picnic area and it’s kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. for this annual holiday ride. Please bring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy. BMP will be a drop off site for toys during the month of November.

Mobile Arts Council's Throwdown
2021-10-15 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
This fun-filled evening of art and competition is a fundraiser for the Mobile Art’s Council. Artist compete in the ring for Winner of the Throwdown and their works are auctioned off in a live auction. Food, music, beverages and a silent auction. Admission. Ticket information to come.
