Advisory Committees
Black Heritage Council
The Alabama Historical Commission created the Black Heritage Council (BHC) to advocate
for and advise the Commission on the preservation of African-American historic places
in Alabama.
Maritime Advisory Council
The Alabama Historical Commission created the Maritime Advisory Council (MAC) to
advise the AHC on topics relating to maritime archaeology and history.
Council on Alabama Archaeology
The Alabama Historical Commission created the Council of Alabama Archaeology (CAA)
to advise the AHC on topics relating to archaeology and history.
Friends Groups
The Cahaba Foundation
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Old Cahawba Archaeological Park and the Cahaba
Foundation works to secure private financial support from individuals, corporations,
and foundations for the site.
Cahawba Advisory Committee
This committee was created to advise the Alabama Historical Commission on topics
related to Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.
Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Belle Mont Mansion and CCHLF is the support
group in charge of operating the site.
Friends of Fendall Hall
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Fendall Hall and the Friends of Fendall Hall
is the support group in charge of operating the site.
Fort Mims Restoration Association
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Fort Mims and the Fort Mims Restoration Association
is the support group in charge of operating the site.
Friends of the Forts
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park and the Friends
of the Forts assists in the preservation of the site.
Friends of the Freedom Rides
Museum
The Alabama Historical Commission operates the Freedom Rides Museum and the Friends
of the Freedom Rides Museum assists in the preservation of the site.
Friends of Gaineswood
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Gaineswood and the Friends of Gaineswood
is the support group in charge of operating the site.
Historic Magnolia Grove Foundation
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Magnolia Grove and the Historic Magnolia
Grove Foundation is the support group in charge of operating the site.
Friends of the General Joe Wheeler
Foundation
The Alabama Historical Commission owns Pond Spring, the General Joe Wheeler Home
and the Friends of the General Joe Wheeler Foundation assists in the preservation
of the site.
Partners
Alabama Archaeological Society
This nonprofit organization was chartered under state of Alabama laws. It promotes
informed archaeological studies and the preservation of southeastern historic and
prehistoric archaeological sites.
Alabama Bicentennial Commission
The mission of ALABAMA 200 is to support, create, and execute events and activities
that commemorate the stories of our people, place, and path to statehood.
Alabama Historical Association
This organization, the oldest statewide historical society in Alabama, provides
opportunities for meaningful engagement with the past through publications, meetings,
historical markers, and other programs.
Alabama Lighthouse Association
The mission of this organization is the historic preservation of lighthouses.
Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation
This organization provides a statewide voice for preservation efforts. It assists
local groups around the state in seeking viable alternatives to demolition and making
presentations to public officials concerning the value of preservation.
Main Street Alabama
Economic development is at the heart of this statewide organization’s efforts to
revitalize downtowns and neighborhoods.
Your Town Alabama
The “Your Town” workshop focuses on an important aspect of community spirit and
community integrity: the process of design. The workshop aims specifically to introduce
small town and rural technical assistance providers and decision makers to the role
of design in community planning.