Step back in time as you board the WWII battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM. Discover over 30 aircraft, military vehicles memorials and more.

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That impossible dream came true on January 9, 1965 when USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park opened to the public. More than seventeen million visitors later and a statewide economic impact approaching one billion dollars, the Park is easily the most recognizable symbol of the State of Alabama.

Today, Battleship Memorial Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world each year. These guests come to tour the Park and learn about the men who served aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM, our nation’s military history, and the price paid for freedom.

Dedicated to all of Alabama’s Medal of Honor recipients, the Aircraft Pavilion features a memorial wall that pays tribute to these heroes. Among our collection is the Red Ball Express display, honoring those men who ran supplies during WWII and a Red-Tail P-51 airplane, just like the planes flown by the famed Tuskegee Airmen.

The Commission shall “establish, operate and maintain a state memorial park to honor the Alabamians who participated so valiantly in all armed conflicts of the United States…and, as a permanent public memorial, to educate the public on the contributions and sacrifices of the veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Services in ...

Over two thousand people were on hand Saturday, January 9, 1965 to see Governor Wallace officially open USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. The date was significant since it was eighteen years to the day since ALABAMA had been “put into mothballs” at her decommissioning.

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, United States Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their October drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM.

Explore our Fallen Hero 9/11 Memorial that pays tribute to all the Alabamians who have given their lives in service since 9/11. Along with our memorials, some of the finest military equipment of the United States is installed throughout the grounds.

Our programs are designed to meet educational standards, while having fun learning aboard the ship and in the park. The unique resources in the USS Alabama Memorial Park offer the students a memorable, life-long experience by changing the way they learn. Dive into history to …