Alabama Constitution Village

Alabama Constitution Village
Street address: 

109 Gates Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801

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Phone: 
256-564-8100
Fax: 
256-564-8151
Toll free: 
800-678-1819
Schedule: 
Open Mar.–May and Sept.–Dec.: Sat. 9–4; June–Aug.: Sat. 10–5.
Mailing: 

404 Madison St.
Huntsville, AL 35801

Discount: 
senior, group, child, AAA
Admission: 
Admission charged
Accepted: 
Personal Checks
Travelers Checks
GPS: 
34.729145, -86.584157

Living history museum where costumed guides lead visitors on tour of working village (1805–1819). Cabinetmaker’s shop, print shop, confectionary shop, library, post office. Commemorates place where 1819 Constitutional Convention was held.

Admission Charge
Adults $10
Seniors (55 )  $8
Youth (4-17) $8
Toddlers (1-3) No Charge

                       

          

           

           

Accessibility: 

Mobility Impaired (ramps, toilet access from side of wheelchair, wheelchairs available, designated parking spaces)

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