Join us for an all-day movie marathon, featuring the work of Alfred Hitchcock. The event is free and open to the public (no registration required). July 27, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at InnerSpace Brewing Company2414 Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, ALPizza, beer, and soda will be available for purchase. Movie schedule to be posted the lastContinue reading “Hitchcock Movie Marathon”
Category Archives: Community Event
History & Art in the New City Hall
On May 21, the City of Huntsville held the ribbon cutting for its new city hall. Multiple HMCHS board members were present for this historic day, and of course took the opportunity to get a selfie from within the new city hall with the “old” 1965 city hall in the background. This “new” city hallContinue reading “History & Art in the New City Hall”
Donation to Maple Hill Cemetery Cleanup
On May 8, severe weather throughout North Alabama produced multiple tornados, including an EF-1 that traveled through historic downtown neighborhoods and Maple Hill Cemetery. Thankfully, no lives were lost due to the tornado, but the damage to historic structures was significant. High winds and falling trees took a toll on homes in Twickenham, Old Town,Continue reading “Donation to Maple Hill Cemetery Cleanup”
Preservation Month Interviews
May was Historic Preservation Month, with the Huntsville Historic Preservation Office hosting walking tours, a cocktail hour meetup, and other events to promote the importance of preserving historic places. These efforts also included a strong social media push to share fun facts and community opinions through the hashtag #peoplesavingplaceshsv. Additionally, HMCHS president Heather Adkins andContinue reading “Preservation Month Interviews”
Community Events – April 2024
The library has two history events coming up!
New Historical Markers for Butler and Stone Schools
On Friday, February 23, 2024, two new historical markers were dedicated in honor of Butler High School and Stone Middle School. The dedication ceremonies were the culmination of several years of work of the Butler/Stone alumni and faculty, in partnership with the Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society. The first marker, placed in the “front yard” ofContinue reading “New Historical Markers for Butler and Stone Schools”
Movie Nights in February and March
Limestone County Historical Society to host Saturn IB Rocket Presentation
When: Sunday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Rodgers Center of the First Presbyterian Church on the Square112 South Jefferson St. Athens, AL 35611 Presentation: George Hardy will discuss the Saturn IB Rocket, which was recently brought down at the Alabama Welcome Center/Rest Stop.
Alabama Movie Night: Nov. 7
History Movie Night: Series Kick-Off
HMCHS is happy to partner with Innerspace Brewing Company to present history movie nights! While these nights are geared towards students, anyone is welcome to attend. The kick-off event, includes 3 weeks of history-making horror films. We will also tell some Huntsville Ghost Stories. Movies start at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 7 – Nosferatu (1922) Oct. 14 – The Mummy (1932) Oct. 28 – Wolfman (1941) Follow the events onContinue reading “History Movie Night: Series Kick-Off”