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U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Huntsville, AL)

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Huntsville, AL)

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Major museum and STEM education center focused on space exploration.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–12 | U.S. History, Civics, Geography, Economics

Classroom use: Cold War space race inquiry or technology & society project.

Logistics: Admission fees; group/school rates; booking recommended; virtual programs available.

Accessibility: ADA accessible; captioned videos; online resources available.

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Have a question about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum, exhibits, or simulators?

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Open-air history museum showcasing pioneer life and regional history.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–8 | Alabama History, U.S. History

Classroom use: Students compare pioneer vs. modern life through artifact study.

Logistics: Group rates; seasonal programming; outdoor spaces.

Accessibility: Main grounds ADA accessible; some historic cabins limited.

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Situated on a magnificent 167-acre site overlooking the city, Burritt lies in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama, atop Round Top Mountain and is an important part of Alabama’s History. For 70 years Burritt has been an attraction that everyone can enjoy.

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Site of 1819 Alabama Constitutional Convention.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–12 | Civics, Alabama History

Classroom use: Analyze early Alabama Constitution compared to U.S. Constitution.

Logistics: Guided tours available; admission fee; group bookings required.

Accessibility: Accessible pathways; some historic buildings limited.

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Constitution Hall Park - EarlyWorks Museums

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Constitution Hall Park offers guided tours on the site where Alabama became a state. Visitors will step back in time and learn how...

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Historic Huntsville Depot (Huntsville, AL)

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Historic Huntsville Depot (Huntsville, AL)

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Railroad and Civil War-era transportation hub.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–12 | U.S. History, Alabama History

Classroom use: Civil War inquiry: transportation & Union occupation in Huntsville.

Logistics: Group tours; admission fee; limited historic area access.

Accessibility: Partial ADA access; check in advance.

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City of Huntsville Government – City Council

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City of Huntsville Government – City Council

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Legislative body for Huntsville.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | Civics/Government

Classroom use: Watch council meetings online and draft student civic proposals.

Logistics: Free; livestream & archives available.

Accessibility: Captioned streams; ADA compliant meeting venues.

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City Council

Members, meeting times, and city contacts.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

City Council Regular Meetings are held in the 1st floor Chambers of the Municipal Building on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

View the Agendas HERE. Watch the meetings live via HuntsvilleAL.gov/HSVTV.

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with support for the $22 million redevelopment of Huntsville Summit Apartments into Meridian Commons, a modern senior housing community. Community Development will contribute $4.73 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds toward the effort. The project will leverage more than $17 million in additional investment to create 100 affordable rental units for low-income seniors and disabled residents. Located at 111 Walker Avenue NE, ...
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The City is moving forward on extensive improvements and safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The City Council approved Mayor Tommy Battle to sign the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant. The City won a competitive $21.6 million USDOT grant last year to create a multimodal transportation ...
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Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City's proposed 2026 fiscal year budget to City Council at the Thursday, Sept. 11 meeting, prioritizing quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. The Mayor proposed operating budget is $343,723,103, which includes $30,417,499 for 60 outside agencies and rolls forward $7,854,424 in savings from the 2025 fiscal year budget. "This budget reflects the growth of the ...
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HSV TV

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Agendas, meeting minutes, council calendar, boards & commissions, council districts, and contact information.

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Local civic leadership in Madison.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–12 | Civics

Classroom use: Compare municipal issues between Huntsville & Madison.

Logistics: Free; public meeting access.

Accessibility: ADA accessible spaces; livestreams available.

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I Want to | Madison, AL - Official Website

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Huntsville-Madison County Public Library – Heritage Room

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Huntsville-Madison County Public Library – Heritage Room

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Local history, genealogy, and primary sources archive.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | U.S. History, Alabama History

Classroom use: Research local families or events using primary documents.

Logistics: Free; open to public; digital collections available.

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No line, saves time and gas. Renew 24/7, 365 days a year!

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 U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal History Office & Archives

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 U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal History Office & Archives

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Documents Huntsville’s role in military & space history.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | U.S. History, Civics

Classroom use: Cold War/military industrial complex research project.

Logistics: By appointment; some materials restricted.

Accessibility: ADA compliant facilities with security procedures.

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The United States Army | Redstone Arsenal Historical Information

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HBCU archives with civil rights and African American history resources.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | U.S. History, Civics, Economics

Classroom use: Oral history project on Civil Rights Movement in North Alabama.

Logistics: Free; access by appointment.

Accessibility: ADA compliant campus facilities.

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At Homecoming, we're seeking 150 loyal AAMU supporters to carry the torch and light the way for future generations of Bulldogs. Give now to become a part of that journey as we prepare for the lighting of the eternal flame at Homecoming 2025.

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At Homecoming, we're seeking 150 loyal AAMU supporters to carry the torch and light the way for future generations of Bulldogs. Give now to become a part of that journey as we prepare for the lighting of the eternal flame at Homecoming 2025.

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 UAH Salmon Library – Archives & Special Collections

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 UAH Salmon Library – Archives & Special Collections

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University collections on space, local history, and research.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | U.S. & World History

Classroom use: Student research using primary sources on space history.

Logistics: Free by appointment.

Accessibility: ADA accessible; digital collections online.

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Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives collects, organizes, preserves, and makes accessible materials of enduring value that support the research strengths of the university. The University Archives houses materials which document the history of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Special Collections focus on the following areas: the history of aerospace, flight and space, science fiction literature, local and regional politics, and the history and culture of Alabama's Tennessee River Valley. ASCDI seeks to be one of the nation's preeminent locations for space history research. The unit also works collaboratively with students, staff and faculty to support the creation of, access to, and preservation of digital scholarship.

The unit seeks to play a role in the broader research community by building collections in areas not well covered by other repositories. Consequently, Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives draws visiting scholars to the campus, builds digital communities to engage and educate the public, and enhances the overall reputation of UAH as a center for research and scholarship.

Our collection contains:

Over 160 archival collections

Over 800 linear feet of the Congressional Papers of Robert "Bob" Jones and Robert "Bud" Cramer.

An extensive collection of science fiction monographs circa 1920-present.

Over 13,000 Special Collections monographs in English, German, and Russian which focus on aerospace, science fiction, space history, and local history.

The UAH Historical Collection, which includes the papers of Philip Mason, Ben Graves, and Rudolf Hermann.

100 plus oral history interviews which focus on space history.

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LibGuides: UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives: Archives

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LibGuides: UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives: Archives

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onprofit for historic preservation and public history.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–12 | Civics, Alabama History

Classroom use: Civic action project on preserving historic landmarks.

Logistics: Free digital resources; guided tours by arrangement.

Accessibility: ADA accessible for most programs.

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We promote the preservation of historic sites, buildings, houses and neighborhoods in Huntsville and Madison County through education, public engagement, and advocacy. From the courthouse square to rural farmhouses, historic places make our community a better place to live, work, and play.

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We Run Huntsville (Civic Engagement Nonprofit)

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We Run Huntsville (Civic Engagement Nonprofit)

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Community org promoting civic pride and engagement.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | Civics, Economics

Classroom use: Case study on grassroots volunteerism.

Logistics: Free resources; community participation encouraged.

Accessibility: Events generally ADA accessible; confirm per site.

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Events from April 4, 2026 - November 22 - We Run Huntsville

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 Valley Leaves – Journal of the Huntsville Historical Society

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 Valley Leaves – Journal of the Huntsville Historical Society

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Digital journal documenting Madison County history.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 9–12 | Alabama & U.S. History

Classroom use: Primary-source inquiry using local historical articles.

Logistics: Free digital access.

Accessibility: Fully online and searchable.

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Local TV news covering Huntsville/Madison County civic issues and history.

Grade band(s) & discipline: Grades 6–12 | Civics, Media Literacy, U.S. History

Classroom use: Media literacy exercise comparing coverage of civic events.

Logistics: Free access online; video archives available.

Accessibility: Most videos captioned; website ADA compliant.