Best Places in Alabama with Kids and Teens that Love History

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Alabama With Kids & Teens

It was in Alabama that The Civil Rights Movement began in 1954 by Rosa Parks, who passed away in 2005. The Movement, led by the legendary Reverend Martin Luther King Junior, challenged and overthrew all segregation laws that denied Afro-Americans the same rights as other fellow countrymen. Alabama is also home to five Native American tribes (Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole).  Their rich culture and traditions are well preserved to this day. These two major historical eras make visiting Alabama with kids & teens a great choice for families that love history. But, there are even more exciting places to explore and learn in Alabama. Let’s Explore Alabama with kids & teens!

Alabama has many places of interest to families that love to homeschool, travel, and learn together. These include the Rosa Parks Museum, The Civil Rights Memorial, and the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church (where Reverend Martin Luther King Junior, delivered his mesmerizing “I have a dream” speech).

Alabama has also produced many internationally famous people.  Some of them are actor Dean Jones, comedian Paula Poundstone, author Nelle Harper Lee, legendary musician Nat “King” Cole, country singer Hank Williams, pop singer Lionel Ritchie, pop group The Commodores, Astronaut N Jan Davis, Surgeon General David Satcher, boxer Joe Louis and athlete Jesse Owens.

Alabama really is a paradise on earth with its diverse wildlife that includes white-tailed deer, Eastern wild turkey, and many other species that are unique to the region. Its landscape is beautiful, with the picturesque Appalachian Mountains in the North and sugar sand white beaches that gently lie near emerald waters of the ocean along the Gulf Coast.

With several shopping malls, Alabama offers fantastic opportunities for shopping.  There are great outdoor sporting facilities that include biking trails, hunting expeditions, and some of the internationally well-known golf courses. Families can enjoy so many types of outdoor recreation and activities.

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which houses an Apollo spacecraft and a 363-foot Saturn V rocket, reminds one of the pioneering work in the 1950s, that eventually put a man on the moon in 1969.

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery is a literary delight.  It hosts a colorful spectrum of classical and contemporary theatrical performances all year round.  It is the 6th largest Shakespeare Theater in the world and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually.

Your family will be captivated by all of the history and exciting places to explore and learn about. These Alabama family travel destinations are perfect places to add for an exciting family travel itinerary of this Gulf Coast US State. If you are wanting to road trip or learn virtually, keep reading because you can explore and have awesome adventures in the beautiful state of Alabama with kids and teens.

Alabama With Kids & Teens – Road Trip!

An Alabama road trip experience with activities such as touring the USS Alabama, exploring the Appalachian Mountains, or time at any of the gorgeous beaches. Alabama with kids & teens is a memorable destination for the whole family.

Does your family do road trips? Ours does! In our family, road tripping a series of car journeys from one destination to another to do a field trip. A 5-day road trip usually means at least three of those days will be filled with activities and attractions. But if you live locally or regionally, you may decide to take that road trip in smaller chunks and plan several field trips around the sunny state of Alabama. Below are all the resources you need. Included are super fun ideas that will also super-size your child’s learning about US History, Geography, and famous people & places. So have fun using the world as your classroom with intentional family travel. Let’s explore Alabama with kids and teens!

Alabama Historical Sites & Parks

Alabama – Museums, Galleries

Alabama – Zoos & Aquariums

Alabama – Add These To Your Itinerary

Alabama offers so many exciting things to do in addition to having fun enjoying the outdoors. Are you finding it hard to fit it all in or afford to do it all while you are visiting? Luckily, there are great online resources at many of the museums and parks so you can keep learning about Alabama.

Alabama With Kids & Teens – Virtual Travel & Learning

Make the most of learning about Alabama by taking a few virtual field trips and incorporating the Alabama State Study pack into your pre-and post-visit activities. Your kids will enjoy hands-on activities and museums more when they have a little understanding of the people and places they will be visiting. Add in a good book, some digital activities to learn history and geography, and some super art for easy ways to inspire and educate. It’s all in these US State Study resources.

Alabama – Use The World As Your Classroom

The Alabama State Study pack makes it easy for your family to have fun learning about Alabama at home (virtually) or on the road.

Your kids will love the videos!

Learn About Alabama ‘s Famous People

  • Helen Keller   – Author & Activist
  • Rosa Parks – Activist 
  • Harper Lee – Writer 
  • George Washington Carver – Scientist & Inventor
  • Nat King Cole – Musician 
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. – Civil Right Activist & Nobel Prize winner
  • Osceola – Native American Leader
  • Tuscaloosa – Native American Leader
  • Booker T. Washington – Author

Learn About Alabama’s Famous Landmarks:

  • USS Alabama (BB-60) – Mobile, AL
  • Fort Morgan – Fort Morgan, AL
  • Alabama State Capitol – Montgomery, AL 
  • Edmund Pettus Bridge – Selma, AL 
  • Gaineswood – Demopolis, AL 
  • Town of Mooresville 
  • Tannehill Ironworks (Tannehill Furnace) – McCalla, AL
  • Ivy Green – Tuscumbia, AL – Helen Keller’s House
  • Moundville Archaeological Site – Moundville, AL 
  • Union Station – Montgomery, AL 

You will also find resources for science, art, and geography to round out a packed week (or longer) of learning resources for kids aged 3rd grade to 12th grade.

The Alabama State Study pack has all the resources in a PDF. You and your kids can pick and choose which ones you want to complete. The Alabama State Study is a carefully curated self-paced course with videos your middle/high schoolers will love. The videos and selected lessons create a fun way for your family to enjoy learning about Alabama.

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Use The World As Your Classroom

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Georgia, South Carolina & Florida are exciting stops for families that love to use the world as their textbook. These posts will help you homeschool, travel, and learn together. Have fun! Below are a few more resources to help you use the world as your classroom.

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