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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

    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.

    Road to Freedom Wagon Tour

    Join us on for a Black History tour of Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

    Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs)

    POWs at Cahawba swore that the end of the Civil War was foretold by a dove that appeared in the prison. Maybe birds should be watched! Grab your binoculars and bird guide, and learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on th...

    POW Memorial Service

    Please join us for this ceremony as we pay our respects to the prisoners of war who lost their lives during the Civil War.

    Civil War Walking Tour of Old Cahawba

    This guided tour will immerse visitors in the history of Castle Morgan, the Prisoner of War camp at Old Cahawba, and explore the plight of these unfortunate soldiers as well as the hardships of the town’s Confederate residents who suffered while thei...

    If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour at Old Cahawba

    If you would like to get your hands dirty in the warm waters of the famous Perine Well, then come and join us for this hands-on activity as we listen to the bugs (macroinvertebrates) speak to us about water quality.

    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.

    True Crime Wagon Tour of Old Cahawba

    Despite its short-lived grasp on prosperity, civilization, and refinement, the city of Cahawba was in reality a frontier town that had never lost its frontier mentality. Join us for this one hour wagon tour when Cahawba's corruption will be revealed.
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    02-05-2022Road to Freedom Wagon Tour

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