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 [...]
Come experience a different kind of football during our annual fall rugby tournament.
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Come see history come to life as the USS ALABAMA Living History Crew comes aboard ship.
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.
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 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 [...]