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 visitor center, picnic area, hiking and bicycle trails, interpretive signs, historic cemeteries and ruins, and an accessible nature trail. Old Cahawba is a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission.

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    Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

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    • 9518 Cahaba Road
    • Orrville, AL 36767
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    Region

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

    Fees

    Grounds Admission: Adult, $2 • Child (6-18), $1 • Guided group tours: Walking, $8 • Wagon Tours Adults, $10 Children, $8 • Visitor information and self-guided driving and walking trail brochures are at the Visitor Center. For morning visitors, an Explorer's Guide is available outside the Visitor Center

    Hours of Operation

    Grounds open daily 9am-5pm • Visitor Center open 10am-5pm Thu-Mon (closed Tues and Wed) • Special group tours by appt, including wagon tours

    Upcoming Events

    History and Nature Walk at Old Cahawba

    What would you do if your town was cut off from grocery and clothing stores? How would you adapt? Join us on this one-hour guided walking tour of the Clear Creek nature trail where you will learn how the townspeople of Cahawba adapted to their ports ...

    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.

    Haunted History Tours

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

    Canines, Camels, Cats, & Critters Wagon Tour of Old Cahawba

    This dog-friendly wagon tour will include some short walks and will transport you and your pooch to places throughout the park associated with Cahawba’s most notable animal ancestors. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on thi...

    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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