The Story of Alabama is the story of its people. To learn this story, we must listen
to their voices.
Alabama Voices presents the diversity of Alabama’s past to create an inclusive and accessible portrait of what it means to be part of this state’s heritage and future. The exhibit combines the Archive’s rich collections with activities, graphics, and interactive media to introduce Alabamians of all walks of life who speak in their own voices about the challenges faced by their generations.
The opening of Alabama Voices in 2014 marked the official opening of the Museum of Alabama and brought unprecedented visitation to the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Voices’ groundbreaking inclusive approach to telling Alabama’s story was recognized with a Leadership in History Award from AASLH in 2015.
Inspired by a renewed commitment to NAGPRA consultation in 2022, PRD worked with ADAH to include more Native voices and stories in Alabama Voices, working in tandem with advisors from southeast Native Nations.
- Client: Alabama Department of Archives and History
- Location: Montgomery, AL
- Timeline: Phase 1 & 2: 2003–2014; Phase 3: 2022–2026
- Size: 10,068 sq. ft.
- Exhibit fabrication: Phase 2: D&P; Phase 3: 1220 Exhibits
