Explore unique educational opportunities aboard the USS ALABAMA in the New Year

GCM Staff Report
Posted 12/29/23

Visitors to USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park will have the chance to immerse themselves in a distinctive learning experience at the start of the year. The park is set to offer guided tours every …

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Explore unique educational opportunities aboard the USS ALABAMA in the New Year

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Visitors to USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park will have the chance to immerse themselves in a distinctive learning experience at the start of the year. The park is set to offer guided tours every Tuesday from January to March, beginning at 12 p.m.

Adding to the educational offerings, a series of enlightening lectures will take place in the Wardroom aboard the USS ALABAMA on Thursdays throughout February and March. The schedule for these informative sessions is as follows:

  • Thursday, February 1 at 11 a.m. - "The Power of Persuasion"
  • Thursday, February 8 at 11 a.m. – "A Day in the Life: Life Aboard a Steel Giant"
  • Thursday, February 15 at 11 a.m. – "Heroes in Healing: Medics During WWII"
  • Thursday, February 22 at 11 a.m. – "Submarine Warfare: From WWII to Present Day"
  • Thursday, February 29 at 11 a.m. – "Exploring WWII Ordnance"
  • Thursday, March 7 at 11 a.m. – "Women During WWII"
  • Thursday, March 14 at 10 a.m. – "Winged Wonders: Birds, Conservation, and Outdoor Discovery"

Both the guided tours and lectures are complimentary with general admission to the park, providing a rich and immersive experience for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike. For further details, interested individuals can visit the park’s website at www.ussalabama.com/events.

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is conveniently located at 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile.