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.

Blue Star Salute
2023-05-20 06:00 - 14:00
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.

Museum Ships Weekend
2023-06-02 15:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 | 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.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-06-03 08:00 - 15:00
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.

Mobile Pops 4th of July Concert
2023-07-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Battleship Rugby 7's Tournament
2023-07-08 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-08-12 08:00 - 15:00
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.

POW/MIA Candlelight Ceremony
2023-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | 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
2023-10-07 08:00 - 15:00
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.

Battleship Rugby Fall Invitational Tournament
2023-11-04 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Living History Crew Drill
2023-12-09 08:00 - 15:00
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.
