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The Wellborn Musclecar Museum

Open in 2010, the Wellborn MuscleCar Museum houses the world’s largest collection of 1969-1971 Dodge Chargers.  Included in the collection are the famous Daytona wing cars. The musclecar era was a defining period in American history, an indelibly etched component of an entire generation. It remains a significant cultural footprint of rebellion, rock-n-roll and fast […]

Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center

Fine permanent art collection, Indian artifacts, other archaeological finds. Sylacauga History Room, Pioneer Room, Civil War exhibit, WWII memorabilia. Jim Nabors, Bill Nichols, Gen. J.W. Crysel memorabilia. Art exhibits change monthly.

Randolph County Historical Museum

The Randolph County Historical Museum in Roanoke houses historical artifacts from the entire county, including Native American relics, historical documents, Civil War memorabilia, vintage clothing, and Ella Smith dolls. Open Wednesday and Saturday or by appointment. Address: 809 Main St. Roanoke, AL 36274 Phone: 334-863-5534 or 334-338-5021 Fax: 334-863-5536

Old Rock Jail & Museum

The old Coosa County Jail, also called Old Rock Jail, was built in what would become Rockford in 1825. Today it is a museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open only for certain occasions, though the exterior is publicly accessible. Address: Linn Street, Rockford, AL 35136 GPS Coordinates: […]

Rainwater Butler Museum

This lovely Victorian structure of Eastlake style built in 1894 is used as a House-Museum and operated by the Childersburg Historic Preservation Commission. The Butler-Harris-Rainwater Museum was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1996. The “Rainwater House” was given to C.H. Butler as a wedding gift on January 26, 1894 […]