USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live!
2018-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Battleship Memorial Park is proud to participate in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live! Go to their website and register for free admission tickets to Battleship Memorial Park. The free admission passes are valid for September 22 only. Two passes are issued per email address. Please note that the passes are issued by Smithsonian Magazine.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | adjacent to Gift Shop
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the park. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Living History Crew Drill
2018-08-18 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
Come see history come to life! Come meet our USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM historical reenactors and learn what life was like aboard the battleship and submarine during WWII. These men tell the stories of the original crewmen who served during the war. Enjoy weaponry demonstrations, activities, and more. There are always surprises in store! Be sure to be on deck at 1:00 p.m. for the “call to battle stations” and airplane attack, featuring vintage airplanes. (Airplanes fly based on weather conditions) Included in admission.

Battleship Rugby 7s Tournament
2018-07-14 07:00 - 18:00 UTC
Come experience a different kind of football! Battleship Rugby will host their annual tournament on the grounds of the park. The matches will include regional teams and the newly-formed women’s teams. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and sunscreen. Enjoy a day of hard-hitting rugby. Concessions will be sold on the field. Alcohol and grills are prohibited at the park. Tournament is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. There will be a $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Fireworks on the Fantail
2018-07-04 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | USS ALABAMA
You are invited to attend our July 4th fundraiser for Battleship Memorial Park. Enjoy live music by the 1940s band Swing, barbeque dinner, beer, wine and specialty cocktail, ice cream buffet and fireworks viewing from the decks of the USS ALABAMA. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children. Children will receive our children’s book “Hooray for the Mighty A” and a sailor hat. Activities for children will include a reading by author Karyn Tunks, games and more. Proceeds will benefit the USS ALBAMA Battleship Foundation, Inc. and fund our restoration projects at the park. For tickets please visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3408026

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | adjacent to Gift Shop
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be holding their annual Independence Day blood drive at the park. Give blood in honor of our country’s independence. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Living History Crew Drill
2018-06-23 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come see history come to life as our historical reenactors come aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. Learn about life aboard the ship and submarine during WWII. Enjoy demonstrations, weapons overviews, activities and more. Be sure to be on deck at 1:00 p.m. for “call to battle stations” and witness an air attack by vintage airplanes. See how the crew members defend the ship and watch the guns fire! Included in admission.

American Amateur Radio Relay League Broadcast
2018-06-22 14:00 - 2018-06-24 15:00 UTC
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting live from CPO below deck of the USS ALABAMA during this annual radio broadcast. Tune in for more –

USS DRUM Crewmen's Reunion
2018-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
Come meet real life heroes of the silent service. We will welcome the original crewmen of the USS DRUM as they come back to their submarine for their annual reunion.

Historic Ships Radio Broadcast
2018-06-01 12:00 - 2018-06-03 15:00 UTC
Come listen as the Deep South Amateur Radio Club broadcasts live from the USS ALABAMA during the annual Historic Ships Radio Broadcast. This is a continuous broadcast that links our ships across the world.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
LifeSouth Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the park in honor of Memorial Day. Give blood in memory of your veteran. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Memorial Day Flag Relay Mobile
2018-05-28 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Come cheer on the runners for the Memorial Day Flag Relay Mobile as they end this year’s annual run at the entrance to Battleship Memorial Park. This year’s run will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Coast Guard Air Station Mobile and wind through the city of Mobile, ending at the park. The relay is run in memory of those who have given their life in service to our country.

Memorial Day Flag Lowering Ceremony
2018-05-28 06:45 - 07:15 UTC | Grounds of the Park
Join us on the ground of the park for our annual Memorial Day Flag Lowering Ceremony as we remember those who served our nation.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-05-19 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | adjacent to Gift Shop
LifeSouth Blood Services will be holding a blood drive throughout the day. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Blue Star Salute
2018-05-19 07:00 - 13:30 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship, Mobile, AL
Come spend Armed Forces Day at Battleship Memorial Park as we celebrate the military during the state of Alabama’s Blue Star Salute celebration. The day begins with at 5K Memorial Run/Walk at 7:00 p.m. The Alabama 151st Army Band will perform a concert at 9:00 a.m. Blue Star Salute will be held at 10:00 a.m., At 11:15 a.m. the Silver Wings jump team will skydive into the park. The Boy Scouts of America will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11:30 a.m. At Noon we will remember those Alabamians who have given their life in service to our country during the Gold Star Memorial Service. We will conduct the wreath laying from the decks of the USS ALABAMA at 1:10 p.m. followed by a flyover at 1:15 p.m. There will be a veterans service provider fair on the grounds as well. This is a day to celebrate those who are serving and those who have served. The event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. There is a $4 Park Entry Fee per car. For more information, please visit their website or facebook page. Race information will be there too.

Oath of Enlistment Ceremony
2018-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
Join us for our annual community-wide Oath of Enlistment Ceremony featuring the enlistment of all branches of military service. The event will be held in our Aircraft Pavilion and the public is invited to attend. Come help us celebrate our newest recruits.

Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show
2018-04-14 08:00 - 2018-04-15 17:00 UTC
If you are a car or military history enthusiast, this is the event for you! See jeeps, motorcycles, transport trucks and more. Swap meet includes parts and military memorabilia. Located in the Picnic Area. Included in your $4 park entry fee.

Living History Crew Drill
2018-04-14 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come see history come to life as our USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM historical reenactors come aboard. This month’s drill will focus on the crewmen that originally fought on the USS ALABAMA. Learn about the men and their service to the ship. Be on deck at 1:00 p.m. for the “call to battle stations” and the battle reenactment, featuring vintage airplanes. (Planes fly based on weather conditions.) Drill is in conjunction with the USS ALABAMA Crewmen’s Association Reunion. Event is included in admission.

2018-2019 USS ALABAMA Crewmate Contest
2018-02-26 16:00 (America/New_York)
USS ALABAMA CREWMATE CONTEST – Thursday, MARCH 21, 2018. Interviews will be held aboard the Battleship and begin at 9:00 am. All applicants must be present from 9:00 am until the winners are announced, which will be that afternoon.
Interviews are with a panel of judges not affiliated with the Battleship Commission and will last 8-10 minutes. You will not be judged on USS ALABAMA Battleship history, Alabama or Mobile history. Applicants are judged on application information, poise, appearance, and personality.
Complete application packet must be returned no later than 4:00 PM, Monday, FEBRUARY 26, 2018.
Include character/personal references with this information if you so desire or they can be emailed to lprice@ussal.cunninghamadv.com. They are due by Monday, FEBRUARY 26, 2018.
No resumes or attachments will be accepted with the application. Please only use the space provided on the application form.
Individual photos of all contestants will be taken and these photos will be attached to your application and given to the judges in advance of interviews. Dress for pictures is casual. Please sign up for the time that is most convenient to your schedule. You will receive an email to confirm your appointment.
Please make sure you carefully read the enclosed Rules & Regulations sign and return in your application packet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call, Lynne Price, 438-2834 or email lprice@ussal.cunninghamadv.com.
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Fastport Military Job Fair
2018-01-26 11:00 - 14:30 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
Attention transitioning military service members, spouses, veterans, National Guard and Reservists: Fastport will be hosting a resume building workshop and job fair with regional military-friendly employers. Over 10 industries represented. Job fair located in the Aircraft Pavilion. Attendees will receive a free ticket to the Reese Senior Bowl.

USS ALABAMA Living History Crew Drill
2017-12-03
Come see history come to life as the USS ALABAMA Living History Crew comes aboard ship. These historical reenactors show you what life aboard ship was like during WWII. Observe emergency drills, call to battle stations, and daily jobs. Hear the 20mm and 40mm guns fire! Learn about radio operations from the Deep South Armature Radio Club. Included in admission.

USS ALABAMA Living History Crew Drill
2017-12-02
Saturday, December 2 is going to be a very special day as our Living History Crew comes aboard the USS ALABAMA. At 9:00 a.m. we will have the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the newly restored Post Office. Everyone will be able to write notes to our overseas military personal for holiday gift packages through Operation Gratitude. Notes can be written in the Wardroom and mailed in the Post Office. At Noon we will unveil the winning artwork for our 2017 Christmas card and present the student artist who created this year’s cover. At 1:00 p.m. vintage airplanes will attack the ship in a call to battle stations. Be on deck for this exciting event. Bring a donation to the William F. Greene Veterans Home and receive discount admission. No can goods please.

Battleship 12K Run
2017-11-12 08:00 - 12:00 UTC
Battleship Memorial Park will be the site for the finish line for the Battleship 12K Run. This point-to-point run begins at the top of Spanish Fort Hill and brings you across Battleship Parkway into the park for a stunning finish. The race benefits area veterans charities. For information and to register please visit the Battleship 12K website.

Veterans Day Blood Drive
2017-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be set up in the parking lot adjacent to the Gift Shop for their annual Veterans Day Blood Drive. The bloodmobile will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please stop and give blood.

Battleship Rugby Fall Tournament
2017-11-11 08:00 - 2017-11-12 17:00 UTC
Battleship Rugby will host their annual Fall Rugby Tournament on the field of Battleship Memorial Park. Bring your blanks and lawn chairs. This two day tournament brings teams in from across the south east. Come enjoy a day of matches and hard-hitting play. Yes, it is another type of football! Concession sold by our Galley. No alcohol allowed.

Vietnam Veterans Legacy Motorcycle Ride
2017-11-11 08:00 - 12:00 UTC
This motorcycle ride is open to the public. Registration and donations go to veterans social service organizations. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and the ride leaves at Noon.

Battleship Rugby Fall Tournament
2017-11-11 - 2017-11-12
Come experience a different kind of football during our annual fall rugby tournament. Teams from across the country will play matches on five fields as they battle for the championship. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions sold. Admission is $2 per car.

"Hooray for the Mighty A" Book Signing
2017-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Author Karyn Tunks will be signing copies of her charming children’s book “Hooray for the Mighty A” in our Gift Shop. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of how the school children of Alabama collected money to help save the USS ALABAMA from the scrap yard and bring her to Mobile. This is a perfect gift for those who helped with this state-wide campaign.

Flag Raising Ceremony
2017-11-10 06:45 - 06:59 UTC
Please join us for the Flag Raising Ceremony as we pay tribute to our veterans and open a day of celebrations. Ceremony will take place at our Korean Memorial. Free and open to the public.

Veterans Day Concert
2017-11-10
This annual concert features the Mobile Symphonic Pops Band in a moving tribute to our veterans. The event includes special guests. Aircraft Pavilion. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
