ALABAMA
Field Trips

Old Alabama Town were visitors increase their understanding of the history of Alabama through hands-on experiences of life in the 19th and early 20th century.

The Peinhardt Living History Farm focuses on the life on a rural working family farm in the 1930’s and 1940’s. In the fall, students will rotate through 5 stations focusing on farm life in the 1930s.

At Penton Farm, come for fall fun at the pumpkin patch, 5 1/2 acre corn maze, animal barn to see farm animals and games and activities. Picnic area is available.

The Phoenix Fire Museum houses horse-drawn steam engines and early motorized vehicles. The gallery on the Second Floor recounts the history of the volunteer fire companies of Mobile.

Red Mountain Theatre Company enriches and educates through live musical theatre on site and touring performances. They offer shows from children’s classics to family favorites.

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum is an active memorial to the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and the lessons of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that brought racial integration to transportation.

At Ruffner Mountain, students learn concepts across all disciplines by exploring the trails and learn about our native animal ambassadors found on 1,000 acre Nature Preserve.

Samford’s Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium provides visitors a unique opportunity to explore our universe, bringing knowledge about space and science in an interactive and engaging manner.

Sloss Furnaces, once the largest manufacturer of pig iron, stands as a monument to the Industrial Revolution. Offers tours and hands-on cast iron art workshops.

Southern Museum of Flight’s 75,000 square ft facility houses aircraft, engines, models, artifacts & photographs. Tours and hands-on activities are interdisciplinary.

The Civil Rights Memorial Center has exhibits about the Civil Rights Movement martyrs, educational activities, and the Wall of Tolerance. It is adjacent to the Memorial.

The Freedom Rides Museum was the site of a violent attack on the 1961 Freedom Ride during the Civil Rights Movement. Learn how 21 young people transformed our nation’s history.