Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
May 2019
Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs)
Learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on this easy two-hour walk through historic Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. All skill levels are welcome to attend. Meet at the visitor’s center, rain or shine, and bring your binoculars and bird guide if you’ve got them. Knowledgeable birders will guide you through the identification of the birds that abound at this time of year. A wide variety ranging from the “large” (like Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures) to Barred…
Find out more »June 2019
B.Y.O. (Bring Your Own) Bike Tour of Old Cahawba
Cruise through Cahawba during this one-hour tour of Alabama's most famous ghost town. On this 4 mile, easy-paced, guided bicycle tour, we will explore the abandoned streets, overflowing wells, and decaying ruins of this antebellum Pompeii. Join us as we visit points of interest along the Alabama and Cahaba Rivers and learn about the historic charm of Old Cahawba. Be sure to bring your bike, water, and snacks.
Find out more »August 2019
True Crime Walking Tour of Old Cahawba
This is a one hour guided walking tour through Old Cahawba on August 3, 2019. The tour will begin at 10 am at the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Everyone is encouraged to wear shoes comfortable enough to walk in! For more information call (334) 872-8058 or visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/OldCahawba/events.
Find out more »October 2019
Hear the Dead Speak
At Old Cahawba, you don’t have to believe in ghosts to hear the past speaking to you. Be an “above-ground archaeologist,” and discover messages in Cahawba’s relic landscape that were left behind by the town’s long dead residents. Bring your walking shoes, camera and curiosity for this intriguing guided walking tour of Alabama’s most famous ghost town.
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