Southeast Alabama Arts and Culture
Site of Interest
Chattahoochee Trace, Barbour County.
The Trace follows the Chattahoochee River corridor along the Alabama-Georgia state line. A variety of historical sites, homes and recreational opportunities can be found.
Contact the Chattahoochee
Trace Commission at 334-687-9755 or the Barbour County Chamber of
Commerce at 800-524-7529 or 334-687-6664.
*For more information about this event contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
George C. Wallace Museum, Clio.
Wallace once maintained an office in the brick schoolhouse, which was built in 1910. Today, it serves as a museum to house momentos of the Southern icon.
Open afternoons, Monday to
Friday.
Phone: (334)397-2275.
Seth Lore and Irwinton Historical District, Eufaula.
The largest historic district in east Alabama and the second largest in the state, Eufaula's historic district features beautifully preserved homes and churches and Alabama's most extensive collection of domestic Italianate architecture.
Admission charges for historical homes. Phone: (800)524-7529.
The Holloman-Foy Home is one of the classic homes
on display during the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage.
*For more information about this event contact the Eufaula/Barbour Chamber of Commerce
The
Train Depot,
Enterprise.
A
1903 standard plan depot building with waiting rooms, office warehouse, garage
and bathrooms. Items on display are varied in size from a fire truck to
items of jewelry. Houres: Mon-Fri: 10-3:00 Sat: 10-12:00. Phone:
(334)347-6197
Depot Museum
*For more information about this event contact the Enterprise Chamber
of Commerce
Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker.
87,000
square foot facility housing a collection of many one of a kind Aircraft as well
as research and development experiments in both rotor and fixed wing
flight. Traces the history of Army Aviation from 1942 to present.
Open daily 9-4 (CST) Close Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day and New Years
Eve/Day. Phone: (334) 598-2508.
U.S. Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker
*For more information about this event contact the Enterprise Chamber
of Commerce
Landmark Park, Dothan.
Alabama's official state agriculture museum.
Discover the natural and cultural heritage of the wiregrass Region in every
corner of this 100 acre park. Wildlife, Exhibits, 1890's farmstead,
interpretive Center and planetarium, picnic area and nature trails just waiting
to be explored. Small admission charged for non-members. Open
Mon-Sat: 9-5 Sun: Noon-6 Phone: (334) 794-3452.
Landmark Park
*For more information about this event contact Landmark Park
Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, Dothan.
Built
originally as the City Auditorium in 1915 this neo classical revival structure
has some Italian Renaissance Influence. From the White Marble Elegance of
the lobby to the lavish velvets of the parlors. All areas have been restored
to reflect the elegance of the turn-of-the-century southern life. Call 793-0127
for information or Box Office: 334-793-0195. The opera house also houses
several play by the Southeast Alabama Cultural Theater Group. Call 334-794-0400
for information on
the group and schedule.
The Dothan Opera House
*For more information about this event contact the Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan.
Features exhibitions of 19th and 20 century art. The museum also offers ARTventures, an exhibit hall for children, which provides a variety of activities and experiences relating to the arts.
Phone: (334)794-3871.
Wiregrass Museum of Art.
*For more information about this event contact the Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
Wiregrass Festival of Murals, Dothan.
An ongoing project of historic murals painted by nationally and internationally
renowned
muralists on the walls of buildings in downtown Dothan.
Phone: (334) 794-6622.
Mural depicting Dothan's Johnny Mack Brown,
Rose Bowl legend and western movie star.
*For more information about this event contact the Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Pike Pioneer Museum, Troy.
The museum, which includes 15 acres of wooded land, offers the visitor a chance to see the way 19th century pioneers lived. Also on the grounds are a tenant house, log cabin, privy, windmill, well, a print shop, and general store.
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun: 1-5
Phone: (334) 566-3597.
Pike Pioneer Museum Store
Three Notch Museum, Andalusia.
The museum is located in the old Central of Georgia Depot. The depot, which was built in 1899, is the
oldest and only wooden commercial building left in downtown Andalusia. The museum complex, which includes the depot, three railroad cars, a country store, and a log cabin, houses railroad memorabilia, farm implements, historical items, and period merchandise. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours: Fri-Sat: 9-12 Sun: 2-5 Phone:
(334) 222-2030.
Three Notch Museum
*For more information about this event contact the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce
