USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

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.

After Hours Tour for Special Needs Families
2021-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Battleship Memorial Park will be opening at 5:30 p.m. for a evening of private touring for our community’s special need families. Families are encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy dining on the fantail or in the wardroom aboard ship. All tours are self-guided so you can move at your own pace and interest. Group Tour to rate is extended to all families and our special needs children are free of charge. Tickets available the evening of the event.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2021-09-25 10:30 - 16:00 UTC
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will hold a blood drive in conjunction with the Living History Crew Drill. The Blood Mobile will be set up adjacent to the Gift Shop. Donors must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Living History Crew Drills
2021-09-25 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
It will be all hands on deck as the living history crews of the USS ALABAMA, USS DRUM and our visiting crews come together for a day of WWII reenactments. The Blue Anchor Belles will entertain with 1940s music at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the deck. It’s call to battle stations at 1:00 p.m. as vintage airplanes attack the ship in a mock battle scene. Our crew members will defend the ship with guns blazing! Activities planned throughout the day. Included in admission.

2021 Historic Naval Ships Association Conference
2021-09-22 12:00 - 2021-09-25 21:00 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park will host the 2021 HNSA Conference. We will welcome fleet members from across the world to Mobile for four days of education, networking, and celebration. For information please visit the HNSA website at https://www.hnsa.org.

St. Jude Run and Walk
2021-09-18 07:00 - 12:00 UTC
Battleship Memorial Park will be the host site for this year’s St. Jude Run and Walk. Mark you calendar! Registration information to come.

POW/MIA Candlelight Ceremony
2021-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
Join us at the Vietnam Memorial for the POW/MIA Candlelight Ceremony in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The South Alabama Veterans Council will conduct the service which will include the Table Ceremony and the reading of the names of all Alabama service men and women who were prisoners of war or are still missing in action. The event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.

Delta Waterfowl Federation Fall Banquet
2021-09-16 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
Mobile Chapter of the Delta Waterfowl Federation will hold their fall fundraiser in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. Silent Auction, food, beverages, music. Ticket information to come.

20th Anniversary Commemoration Service of September 11
2021-09-11 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Please join us at the Fallen Heroes Memorial as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11. Keynote speaker for the event will be Brad Israel, Major, Infantry, U.S. Army, President and Founder of Warrior 360, and Chief Leadership Advisor for 68 Ventures. The event has limited seating, so bring a lawn chair with you. The event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
2021-09-11 07:00 - 10:00 UTC
Battleship Memorial Park will be the starting point for this year’s Tunnel to Towers Run. This run is held in memory of 9/11. Runners will race through Mobile’s Bankhead Tunnel as part of the race course, ending in downtown Mobile. For information contact mobile@tunnel2tower.org

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2021-09-06 10:30 - 16:00 UTC
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will hold their annual Labor Day Blood Drive at the park. The Blood Mobile will be set up adjacent to the Gift Shop. Donors will be given a recognition gift. To give blood you must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds.
