Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance, Inc.

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

For America’s 250th anniversary, the Alabama Historical Commission has a new GIS project, the Alabama American Revolution Patriot Cemetery Project.

Explore our open data and tools, and use it build insights of your own.

04/25/2026

Annual Wetumpka City Cemetery Tour. Saturday, May 9th from 4 - 6pm

Join us Saturday, May 9th from 4 - 6pm for our annual Wetumpka City Cemetery Tour (776 Holtville Road, Wetumpka), presented by the Elmore County Historical Society! Take a step back in time and hear fascinating stories of the people who helped shape our community. (rain date May 23rd)
Admission: $5 per person at the gate.
"We know where the bodies are buried" T-shirts will be available for purchase: Med, Large, X-large = $20 and 2 XL, 3 XL = $25 OR join the Elmore County Historical Society and get one free!
A golf cart will be available for anyone with mobility concerns.
Sponsored by the City of Wetumpka.
For more information, call 334-567-5097 or email [email protected].

04/25/2026

Old Live Oak Cemetery, Selma AL—founded in 1829 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places—is quietly losing parts of its historic interior brick walls. They need your help!

04/05/2026

Be sure to be getting your registration in for this great workshop. You can also contact the Etowah County Historical Society for more information. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575698156209

Please Share! The ACPA will be having their 24th Annual Workshop on Saturday, April 18. 8:30-4:00. It will be held at the Etowah Historical Society and the afternoon session will be at Old Harmony Cemetery. P:ease visit our website for more information and to down load the form. I will also put a pic of the form in the comments. Hope to see you there. https://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/

04/05/2026

Cemetery Tour!

Get ready to step into history with 2026 Sylacauga Cemetery Tours!
As part of the Magic of Marble Festival, we are offering two unique opportunities to discover the captivating stories and marble heritage of our community.
Best of all, these tours are free and no registration is required—just come out and join us!

Tour Schedule
- Saturday, April 11th (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Experience history coming to life with guided tours featuring costumed historical interpreters and reenactments. Meet characters from Sylacauga's past portrayed by actors in period attire.

- Sunday, April 12th (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Join us for a general guided tour of the historic grounds.

What to Expect
- Intriguing Stories: Hear tales of triumph, tragedy, and the everyday lives of those who shaped Sylacauga.
- Marble Masterpieces: Admire the exquisite craftsmanship of beautiful marble headstones that highlight our city's rich heritage.
- Family Friendly: This is an educational and entertaining experience for all ages!

📍 Location: Sylacauga Cemetery, East Fort Williams Street (located behind CVS Pharmacy).
📞 For more information: Contact Tara Douglas at (503) 545-4474.

03/27/2026

Voices from the Past – Revolutionary Stories at Greenwood Cemetery
Location: Greenwood Cemetery – 900 T.Y. Rogers Junior Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
When: Apr 25 at 2:00pm—4:00pm
Phone: (205) 348-6482
For more information here is the link to Visit Tuscaloosa.

Step back in time as history comes to life among the gravestones. During this special afternoon, 12 featured individuals will be represented in period attire.

03/26/2026

Please Share! The ACPA will be having their 24th Annual Workshop on Saturday, April 18. 8:30-4:00. It will be held at the Etowah Historical Society and the afternoon session will be at Old Harmony Cemetery. P:ease visit our website for more information and to down load the form. I will also put a pic of the form in the comments. Hope to see you there. https://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/

01/18/2026

Book launch party!

09/24/2025