Birmingham Historical Society

Birmingham Historical Society We research and interpret the history of Birmingham and its surroundings

Do you know the history of UAB?A group of women were inspired to provide medical care for the poor, leading them to buil...
09/01/2026

Do you know the history of UAB?

A group of women were inspired to provide medical care for the poor, leading them to build and operate Hillman Hospital, the city's oldest hospital....

A group of women were inspired to provide medical care for the poor, leading them to build and operate Hillman Hospital, the city's oldest hospital. It was opened in 1888 and has grown to be a part of Birmingham's largest employer, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, or UAB. As Alabama's single...

Explore Birmingham’s Iconic Landmarks with Birmingham by the BookClimb to the top of the world's largest cast-iron statu...
08/28/2026

Explore Birmingham’s Iconic Landmarks with Birmingham by the Book

Climb to the top of the world's largest cast-iron statue and take in the dramatic city and countryside views. Ditch the screen, and use Birmingham by the Book for this and many more landmarks! Available on Amazon.

photo by Steve Dunlap

08/27/2026

A FIRE STATION… TURNED LIBRARY?! 🔔📚

This Birmingham neighborhood saved a historic building from demolition — and nearly 100 years later, it’s still answering the call.

How the Inglenook Branch is keeping its history alive while serving a new generation. FULL STORY ⬇️

08/27/2026

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