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Aliceville Museum: A Journey Through History

Explore local and WWII history at the Aliceville Museum, home to the largest collection of Camp Aliceville artifacts in the U.S.

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The Aliceville Museum in Aliceville, Alabama, offers a captivating look into local and military history. Housed in a former Coca-Cola bottling plant, the museum features exhibits on a WWII German POW camp, the town's history, and American heroes.

A brief summary to Aliceville Museum

  • Monday 10 am-12 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-12 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-12 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-12 pm
  • Friday 10 am-12 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-2 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's Facebook page or calendar for special events and closures before visiting.
  • Consider scheduling group visits at least a week in advance to ensure adequate personnel are available.
  • Visit the gift shop for unique souvenirs, regional books, and locally crafted pottery and jewelry.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Aliceville Museum is located at 104 Broad St NE in downtown Aliceville. From Interstate 20/59, take Exit 40 (Eutaw, Aliceville, Demopolis) and head north on Alabama Highway 14 for about 25 miles. Turn left onto Memorial Parkway, and the museum will be on the right at the intersection with Broad Street, NE. Limited street parking is available near the museum. There is no charge for parking.

  • Walking

    The Aliceville Museum is located downtown and is easily accessible by foot from most places in the immediate vicinity. From the Aliceville City Hall, walk southwest on Memorial Parkway, then turn left onto Broad Street NE. The Museum will be on your left. There is no charge for walking.

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Discover more about Aliceville Museum

The Aliceville Museum, located in the heart of Aliceville, Alabama, provides a captivating journey through local and military history. The museum started as a single room exhibit in the Aliceville Public Library in the 1980s. In 1993, the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant of Meridian Mississippi donated the former Aliceville Coca-Cola Bottling Plant buildings and property to the museum, allowing it to grow significantly. Today, the museum encompasses three buildings, a courtyard, and a plaza area in downtown Aliceville. The museum's exhibits include the German Prisoner of War (POW) Collection, featuring artifacts from Camp Aliceville, which operated from 1942 to 1945. This collection is the largest of its kind in the United States, showcasing artwork, personal items, documents, and photographs that depict daily life at the camp. Another popular exhibit is the circa 1948 Coca-Cola bottling plant, possibly the only remaining intact small-town bottling plant in the U.S. Visitors can also explore the Aliceville and Pickens County Exhibit, which features local history items, including a 'General Store' with original merchandise from the Killingsworth family's 'Aliceville Mercantile'. The American Heroes Collection honors Alabama veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing military items, vintage clothing, and photographs by Alabama’s first female commercial photographers. The museum also features a gift shop with unique souvenirs and local art. The Aliceville Museum provides an enriching experience for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

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