USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Alabama's 15th Annual Blue Star Salute & Alabama's Fallen Heroes Run
2019-05-18 07:00 - 13:00 UTC | Grounds of the Park
Come celebrate Armed Forces Day with us. The day begins with a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at 7:00 a.m. and continues throughout the morning. Event includes a concert by the 151st Army Band featuring vocalist Rob Robinson. Silver Wings Parachute Demonstration, UH 60 Black Hawk landing, the Blue Star and Gold Star programs and more. The event is free with $4 parking fee and the public is invited to attend.

Historic Marker Unveiling
2019-05-11 09:30 - 10:30 UTC
The Tristan de Luna Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be hosting an unveiling and dedication of a new historical marker on the grounds of the park honoring Tristan de Luna y Arellano. This is an Alabama Bicentennial Celebration event.

Easter Sunrise Service
2019-04-21 06:30 - 07:00 UTC
There will be an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on the grounds of the park hosted by Government Street Baptist Church. This is the 29th year for this event. The service is free of charge and open to the public.

USS ALABAMA Crewmen's Association Reunion
2019-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come meet the men who served aboard the USS ALABAMA. These real-life heroes will make their yearly pilgrimage to the ship to remember and celebrate the victories of WWII. Many special events are planned for the day including a concert by the Mobile Big Band Society, historical reenactments, a vintage military vehicle show and more. Included in your admission.

Living History Crew Drill
2019-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come alive! Join us as our WWII historical reactors board the battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM. Learn what life was like on these naval vessels during wartime. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1 pm for the “call to battle stations” as vintage airplanes dive bomb the ship. Watch the men defend the Lucky A with guns blazing! Authentic WWII airplanes, L-Birds, will hold a fly-in on the field and conduct aerial maneuvers throughout the day, weather permitting. Our ham radio broadcasters will also be broadcasting live from the ship. Included in regular admission.

Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show
2019-04-12 08:00 - 2019-04-14 17:00 UTC | Grounds of the Park
Come enjoy the display of vintage trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and more during this annual show and swap meet. Located in the recreational area of the park, adjacent to the fishing pier. Enjoy looking through the memorabilia and see what’s for sale. Show is free of charge. There is a $4 park entry fee.

Living History Crew Drill
2019-02-23 08:00 - 15:30 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come alive! Join us as our WWII historical reactors board the battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM. Learn what life was like on these naval vessels during wartime. Be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. for the “call to battle stations” as vintage airplanes dive bomb the ship. Watch the men defend the Lucky A with guns blazing! Authentic WWII airplanes, L-Birds, will hold a fly-in on the field and conduct aerial maneuvers throughout the day, weather permitting. Our ham radio broadcasters will also be broadcasting live from the ship. All included in your admission to the park.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-12-15 10:00 - 15:00, 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
2018-12-15 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come see history come to life! Our USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM historical reenactors will be at the park demonstrating what life was like during WWII. Learn about the war campaigns and how the battle stars were won. Be on deck at 1:00 p.m. for “call to battle stations” and watch the air attack as vintage airplanes bomb dive the USS ALABAMA. (Airplanes fly based on weather conditions). Holiday activities will be set-up in the Wardroom for the children to participate in. Bring an item to donate to the William F. Green State Veterans Home and receive a discount on admission. All activities are included in your admission.

Veterans Day Concert
2018-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
End your Veterans Day celebration with us! The Mobile Pops will present their annual Veterans Day Concert in our Aircraft Pavilion. The concert features special guests and patriotic music including those wonderful marches and standards we all love. The concert is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.

Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags
2018-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Aircraft Pavilion
Join us in the Aircraft Pavilion for this year’s Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags featuring 4th grade students from Mobile and Baldwin counties. Keynote speaker will be 2018-2019 Distinguished Young Woman of America. The Veterans Day essay winners from 2018 will read their winning essays. Musical entertainment, Patriot of the Year and more will be featured. Come early and enjoy skydivers bringing in the American flag. The event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | adjacent to Gift Shop
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the park in celebration of Veterans Day. Give blood in honor of your veteran. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Veterans Day 100th Commemoration Ceremony and Bell Ringing
2018-11-11 10:30 - 11:00 UTC
Join us on the fantail of the USS ALABAMA as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ending of WWI and the signing of the Armistice agreement. Ceremony will include lowering of the wreath and tolling of the bells at 11:00 a.m. in honor of those men and women who fought during WWI. The bell ringing ceremony is part of the national commemoration, Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance. Included in park admission.

Community-Wide Flag Retirement Ceremony
2018-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Grounds of the Park
This is a unique opportunity to have your American Flag properly retired. Girl Scout Troop # 8306 will be performing the ceremony and flag burning. Please bring a lawn chair and your old, tattered, and faded American flags for this event. $4 Park Entry Fee.

Battleship Rugby Fall Tournament
2018-11-10 07:00 - 2018-11-11 17:00 UTC | Grounds of the Park
Battleship Rugby Club will host their annual fall tournament on the ground of the park. This two day event features teams from all across the country, playing on one of the most unique fields in the country. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy matches throughout both days. Concessions sold on the grounds. The event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. There is a $4 Park Entry Fee per car charged at the park’s gate.

Toys For Tots Motorcycle Ride
2018-11-03 08:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join us in the parking lot of the park for the Toys For Tots Motorcycle Ride. This event kicks off the Toys For Tots annual holiday toy drive. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot. Kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. for the annual ride. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive. Watch for more details closer to the event.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be holding at blood drive at the park. $4 Park Entry Fee per car.

Living History Crew Drill
2018-10-06 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
Come see history come to life! Learn about life aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM during our Living History crew drill. These men demonstrate what life was like during WWII. Activities and demonstrations will take place throughout the day. Be sure to be on the deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. for “call to battle stations” and the popular air attack by vintage airplanes. (Airplanes fly based on weather conditions) Included in admission.

Smithsonian Magazine 2018 Museum Day Live!
2018-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Battleship Park is proud to partner with Smithsonian Magazine again this year for 2018 Museum Day Live! To obtain two free passes to Battleship Memorial Park, go to Smithsonian Magazine to register for your free admission passes. Two passes are issued per email address. Passes are valid for September 22 only. All passes are issued by Smithsonian Magazine.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2018-09-03 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | adjacent to Gift Shop
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be holding their annual Labor Day blood drive at the park. Park entry fee is $4 per car.

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.

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.
