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Bessemer Hall of History, Bessemer, AL

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Bessemer Hall of History

A museum in Bessemer, Alabama, that preserves the city's past through old images, equipment, printed works, and objects from earlier eras.

Bessemer, AL

About Bessemer Hall of History

The Bessemer Hall of History is a local museum in Bessemer, Alabama, devoted to the story of the city. Its collection includes photographs, machinery, books, and many other artifacts that let visitors revisit the area's past. The museum also mounts special exhibits and hosts events during the year, such as a holiday arts and crafts show and a classic car show held at a church in nearby McCalla in 2026. Group tours can be arranged by contacting the museum to pick a date and time.

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