Following emancipation at the close of the Civil War, African Americans began reshaping Old Cahawba. This wagon tour will trace how the once enslaved residents of Old Cahawba and surrounding plantations breathed new life into the post-Civil War town during the reconstruction era, making it a place to pursue the dreams and exercise the civil rights they had been denied under slavery. Fee: $10 adults, $8 children 18 & under. Contact Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058 for more information.

Come explore Alabama's most famous ghost town on two wheels! On this two-hour tour your guide will lead you over four miles of mostly unpaved roads, exploring a landscape of relics, ruins, and graveyards. Bring your bike, water, and snacks. Fee: $10

History tells us that Cahawba grew from of a frontier capital into a prosperous center of wealth and culture, home to some of the most affluent families in the state. Despite its short-lived grasp on prosperity, civilization, and refinement, Cahawba was in reality a frontier town that had never lost its frontier mentality. From feuding families delivering street justice to colorful characters threatening to assassinate the President, Cahawba's corruption will be revealed on this one hour guided walking tour. Fee:…

Old Cahawba’s three cemeteries tell many stories. Imposing monuments of antebellum social and economic elite, plain memorial stones of Union army prisoners of war and unmarked resting places of African-Americans all speak to the rich diversity of a town that was once Alabama’s state capitol. This tour will visit cemeteries and explore the personal sagas of many of those who lived here before joining its community of perpetual residents. Fee: $8 per person. Contact Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058 for more…

Best known as Alabama's first state capital, Cahawba played a significant role in the Civil War despite having no battles. On this guided walking tour you will explore Castle Morgan, the POW camp, and learn the plight of the unfortunate POWs as well as the hardships of the town’s Confederate residents. For more information contact Jonathan Matthews at 334-872-8058.

How much do you know about Cahawba as Alabama's first state capital? More importantly: how much is myth; how much is fact? Bring an open mind for this wagon tour, because together we will rethink what we were told in our 4th grade textbooks after encountering the physical evidence at Old Cahawba. Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Children under 18 For more information contact Jonathan Matthews at 334-872-8058.

Come explore Alabama's most famous ghost town on two wheels! On this two-hour tour your guide will lead you over four miles of mostly unpaved roads, exploring a landscape of relics, ruins, and graveyards. Bring your bike, water, and snacks. Contact Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058 for more information.

At Old Cahawba, you don’t have to believe in ghosts to hear the past speaking to you. On this rare, moon lit tour you will be shuttled to this ghost town’s most haunted locations. Historical accounts of sightings and personal experiences will be shared by your hosts, setting the stage for Central Alabama Paranormal Investigations to demonstrate the art of “ghost hunting.” If you come in contact with a spirit at Old Cahawba, join us at the bonfire to share…

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. Contact Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058 for more information.

At Old Cahawba, you don’t have to believe in ghosts to hear the past speaking to you. On this rare, moon lit tour you will be shuttled to this ghost town’s most haunted locations. Historical accounts of sightings and personal experiences will be shared by your hosts, setting the stage for Central Alabama Paranormal Investigations to demonstrate the art of “ghost hunting.” If you come in contact with a spirit at Old Cahawba, join us at the bonfire to share…

Canoe, kayak, and S.U.P. (Stand Up Paddleboard) paddlers are invited to race over either a nine mile course or a three mile "Fun Race" on the Cahaba River. For further information contact Gordon Black at clean@cahabariversociety.org. Or call (334) 872-8058.

Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs) at Old Cahawba Saturday, February 6 8 am – 10 am Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, Orrville (near Selma) Learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on this easy two-hour walk-through of historic Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. The first Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs) will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Meet at the visitor’s center, rain or shine, and bring your binoculars…

Cemetery Walking Tour of Old Cahawba Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am The decaying ruins of Old Cahawba’s historic cemeteries provide an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the richly layered history surrounding the events that occurred at the site of Alabama’s first capital. Join us for a one-hour guided tour as we visit one of Cahawba's three cemeteries. This tour will explore the personal sagas of many of those who lived here before joining its community…

Road to Freedom Wagon Tour Saturday, March 3, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am Lest we forget: one hundred years BEFORE the 1965 Voting Rights March focused on the Dallas county courthouse in nearby Selma, a brave community of recently emancipated African-Americans gathered around an older courthouse in Cahawba. These 19th century "foot soldiers" exercised their right to vote and - for a brief time - gained great political power. This wagon tour tells the story of Cahawba's African American…

Civil War Walking Tour of Old Cahawba Saturday, April 7, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am This guided tour will visit Castle Morgan, the POW camp at Old Cahawba, and explore the plight of these unfortunate soldiers as well as the hardships of the town’s Confederate residents who suffered while their husbands, fathers and sons were off to war, many never to return. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit ahc.alabama.gov or facebook.com/oldcahawba. ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767…

Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs) Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:00 am – 10:00 am Learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on this easy two-hour walk through historic Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Meet at the visitor’s center, rain or shine, and bring your binoculars and bird guide if you’ve got them. All skill levels are welcome to attend this bird-walk. Knowledgeable birders will guide you through the identification of the birds that abound at this…

B.Y.O (Bring Your Own) Bike Tour of Old Cahawba Saturday, June 2, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am Come explore on two wheels Alabama's most famous ghost town!  On this one-hour tour your guide will lead you over four miles of mostly unpaved roads, exploring a landscape of relics, ruins, and graveyards. Bring your bike, water, and snacks. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit ahc.alabama.gov or facebook.com/oldcahawba ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767 PHONE: 334-872-8058 GPS: N 32.31963,…

True Crime Walking Tour of Old Cahawba Saturday, August 4, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am History tells us that Cahawba grew from of a frontier capital into a prosperous center of wealth and culture, home to some of the most affluent families in the state. Despite its short-lived grasp on prosperity, civilization, and refinement, Cahawba was a frontier town that had never lost its frontier mentality. From feuding families delivering street justice to colorful characters threatening to assassinate the…

Canines, Camels, Cats, & Critters Wagon Tour of Old Cahawba Saturday, September 1, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am This dog-friendly wagon tour will include some short walks and will transport you and your pooch to places throughout the park associated with Cahawba’s most notable animal ancestors. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on this one-hour guided tour of Old Cahawba. People without dogs are welcome to attend also. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit ahc.alabama.gov…

Hear the Dead Speak at Old Cahawba Saturday, October 6, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am 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. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit…

Haunted History Tours of Old Cahawba Saturday, October 20 & 27, 2018 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Alabama’s most famous ghost town is rarely open to nighttime visitors, but on Saturday Oct, 21st and 28th, a few lucky people will experience Old Cahawba after dark.  Reserve one of a limited number of tickets, and you will be transported to Cahawba’s most haunted locations where authentic historical accounts of ghosts attached to each place will be shared. Then the Alabama Paranormal…

Going Gothic: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at Old Cahawba Saturday, November 3, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am Experience glorious Gothic Revival architecture from the inside out during this program designed to inspire. Visit Old Cahawba for an event to help you appreciate these Gothic whispers from the past. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit ahc.alabama.gov or facebook.com/oldcahawba. ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767 PHONE: 334-872-8058 GPS: N 32.31963, W 87.10463 FEES: $8 per person

Happy Birthday Alabama Presentation at Old Cahawba Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us to celebrate Alabama's birthday at the site of its first permanent state capital. Gain new insight into Capital era Cahawba and early statehood while we sort bicentennial facts from fiction. After the presentation, you are invited to explore the ghost town of Old Cahawba! Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit ahc.alabama.gov or facebook.com/oldcahawba. ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767 PHONE:…

Lest we forget: one hundred years BEFORE the 1965 Voting Rights March focused on the Dallas county courthouse in nearby Selma, a brave community of recently emancipated African-Americans gathered around an older courthouse in Cahawba.   These 19th century citizens exercised their right to vote and - for a brief time - gained great political power. This wagon tour tells the story of Cahawba's African American majority and traces their path from slavery to freedom with a special emphasis on…

The decaying ruins of Old Cahawba’s historic cemeteries provide an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the richly layered history surrounding the events that occurred at the site of Alabama’s first capital. Join us for a one-hour guided tour as we visit one of Cahawba's three cemeteries. This tour will explore the personal sagas of many of those who lived here before joining its community of perpetual residents.

This guided tour will immerse visitors in the history of Castle Morgan, the POW camp at Old Cahawba, and explore the plight of these unfortunate soldiers as well as the hardships of the town’s Confederate residents who suffered while their husbands, fathers and sons were off to war, many never to return.