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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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., [...]
LifeSouth Blood Services will be holding a blood drive throughout the day. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.