About the Alabama Veterans Museum
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, located in Athens, Alabama, was the brainchild of the late Limestone County, Alabama, Veterans Service Officer Kenneth David. After collecting artifacts for an exhibit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II in 1995, Ken still had many artifacts left after the exhibit closed that contributors didn’t retrieve. He wanted a permanent place to display the artifacts to honor the brave men and women from the Civil War to the present who fought and died to keep our land free.
Q. What are the hours the Museum is open?
A. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9AM-3PM. Closed on Sunday
A. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9AM-3PM. Closed on Sunday
Q. What is the Alabama Veteran's Museum & Archives?
A. The museum was established to preserve the memories of our veterans by creating a permanent resting place for artifacts and memorabilia.
A. The museum was established to preserve the memories of our veterans by creating a permanent resting place for artifacts and memorabilia.
Q. What kinds of artifacts are displayed?
A. Uniforms, Medals, Weapons, Photographs, Books, Tapes and other interesting memorabilia.
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives opened its doors in 2000 with a few primitive displays and much renovation work still to be done. We had our Grand Opening and Dedication service on Nov. 10, 2002. Our guest speaker was Johnny Spann of Winfield, Ala., father of Mike Spann, the first American killed in Afghanistan in the wake of the terrorist attack on America. One week later, Ken David lost his battle with cancer.
The museum is divided into three areas: the Tyler Craig Memorial Library; the Bob McAbee Exhibit Hall, and the Wendell Powers Auditorium to commemorate the untold hours of volunteer labor these three museum board members gave, and continue to give, to this building.
A. Uniforms, Medals, Weapons, Photographs, Books, Tapes and other interesting memorabilia.
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives opened its doors in 2000 with a few primitive displays and much renovation work still to be done. We had our Grand Opening and Dedication service on Nov. 10, 2002. Our guest speaker was Johnny Spann of Winfield, Ala., father of Mike Spann, the first American killed in Afghanistan in the wake of the terrorist attack on America. One week later, Ken David lost his battle with cancer.
The museum is divided into three areas: the Tyler Craig Memorial Library; the Bob McAbee Exhibit Hall, and the Wendell Powers Auditorium to commemorate the untold hours of volunteer labor these three museum board members gave, and continue to give, to this building.
Q. What eras in history are housed in the museum?
A. Artifacts from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW I , WW II, Korean, Viet Nam, Desert Storm and "Operation Enduring Freedom" are displayed. And new displays and exhibits are part of the growth of the museum.
A. Artifacts from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW I , WW II, Korean, Viet Nam, Desert Storm and "Operation Enduring Freedom" are displayed. And new displays and exhibits are part of the growth of the museum.
We have heard it commented by visitors who have seen military museum throughout the U.S. that the charm of this museum is that it celebrates the accomplishments and sacrifices of the local service person and their family on the home front, rather than extolling the oft-told glory of their commanders.
The website is dedicated to Ken David and all the volunteers who have made this endeavor possible. We are staffed with volunteers. We welcome any assistance or donations.