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Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Orrville

Alabama's first permanent capital and most famous ghost town. The Archaeological Interpretive Park includes a welcome center, education room, picnic area, hiking trails, interpretive signs, historic ruins and a new, accessible nature trail. Old Cahawba is a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission - http://ahc.alabama.gov/

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    • 9518 Cahaba Rd.
    • Orrville, AL 36767
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    Region

    Orrville is located in the Montgomery & Selma Area of the South Alabama Region

    Fees

    Visitor Services Grounds Admission: • Adult, $2 • Child (6-18), $1 Guided Group Tours: • Visitor information and self-guided driving and walking trail brochures are available at the Welcome Center daily from 12pm-5pm. For morning visitors, a selection of brochures is available on the Welcome Center porch. • Walking, $8 • Basic Wagon Tours Adults, $10 Children, $8

    Hours of Operation

    Open daily 9-5 (grounds); noon-5 (welcome center); special group tours by appt, including wagon tours
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Upcoming Events

    Cemetery Walking Tour of Old Cahawba

    The mysterious antiquity of Old Cahawba’s historic cemeteries provides an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the richly layered history of this unique ghost town.

    Haunted History Tours

    At Old Cahawba, you don’t have to believe in ghosts to hear the past speaking to you.

    B.Y.O (Bring Your Own) Bike Tour

    Explore Alabama's most famous ghost town on two wheels! During this one-hour tour, your guide will lead you over four miles of mostly unpaved roads, exploring a landscape of relics, ruins, and graveyards. Bring your bike, water, and snacks.

    West Dallas Antique Tractor, Car, Gas Engine & Craft Show

    Come Join us for the 2021 West Dallas Antique Tractor, car, gas engine, and Craft show! We will have vintage tractors, antique and classic cars, cake walk, petting zoo, kids zone, tons of homemade arts and crafts, and plenty to eat!

    Christmas, Crafts, and Cookies at Old Cahawba

    Join us for some holiday fun as we make traditional Christmas ornaments while learning about the yuletide traditions at the historic town of Cahawba.
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