We will be CLOSED November 24-26, 2016 for Thanksgiving.

The Bessemer Hall of History Museum will be hosting their

Annual Christmas Open House 

on Sunday, December 4, 2016  from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come and see some of Bessemer’s history on display and learn about the past while getting in the Christmas spirit with displays of Christmas decorations from years gone by. See an old-fashioned Christmas setting complete with ornaments, decorations, trees, and even toys from the past.

Bring the kids to this family-friendly event and let them see and experience what Christmas was like in decades gone by. You will surely enjoy this marvelous holiday experience and you will walk away with the Christmas Spirit.

The Bessemer Hall of History Museum is located at the old train depot in downtown Bessemer right down from the Bright Star at 1905 Alabama Avenue. For more information call 205.426.1633, email bessemerhallofhi@bellsouth.net or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BessemerHallofHistory.

Come and enjoy all The Bessemer Hall of History Museum has to offer! All Aboard!!

We will be CLOSED November 5-12, 2016 for vacation.

Now on display at the Museum.

Photo of Phillip Graf, Sr.

"Bessemer's Photographer"

owner of Graf's Studio in Bessemer.

We will be CLOSED Tuesday October 11, 2016 for Columbus Day.

We will CLOSE at Noon on Friday September 23, 2016.

We will be CLOSED Tuesday September 6, 2016 for Labor Day.

Artifacts from the Bessemer Mounds are on display.

 

Don't forget Bobby Cooper’s annual BHS street dance is tonight Friday August 19, 2016 from 7:30 P.M. till 11:00 P.M. at the Bessemer Hall of History on Alabama Avenue and 19th street. There will be a limited supply of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and baked beans available for purchase. Hope to see you there.

Check out these great articles on the museum!

http://www.grit.com/travel/along-the-way-bessemer-alabama.aspx

http://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/july-5-2016-along-the-way-bessemer-Alabama

http://www.travelwithmarilyn.com/apps/blog/entries/show/44050729-along-the-way-bessemer-alabama

Check out this great article on the museum!

http://www.grit.com/travel/along-the-way-bessemer-alabama.aspx

We will be CLOSED Tuesday July 5, 2016 for Independence Day.

Bobby Cooper’s annual BHS street dance will be held on Friday August 19, 2016 from 7:30 P.M. till 11:00 P.M. at the Bessemer Hall of History on Alabama Avenue and 19th street. The class of 1966 is celebrating its 50th class reunion that weekend and we are anticipating seeing a lot of those classmates at the street dance. Let’s all join them and help them enjoy a great weekend. Just bring a comfortable lawn chair and your cooler and sit back and enjoy the music and dancing. Hope to see you.

The Bessemer Hall of History Museum is saddened to announce the death of John E. Vines. He was Past President of the Museum and Chairman of the Museum’s Fire Truck Committee, and longtime friend of the Museum.

We will be CLOSED Tuesday May 31, 2016 for Memorial Day.

New display at the museum. Celebrating 100 Years of the Alabama Great Southern Depot in Bessemer 1916-2016.
Home of the Bessemer Hall of History Museum.

We will be CLOSED Tuesday February 16, 2016 for President's Day.

We are pleased to announce a new exhibit featuring “Art is Where You Find It” by Larry O. Gay. Reception is Sunday February 7, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 A.M. till 3:00 P.M. So come and enjoy all the Bessemer Hall of History Museum has to offer!

We will be CLOSED Tuesday January 19, 2016 for MLK Day.