rljohnson8 – Gorgas House Museum

UA Student Coffee Hour

April 9, 2024

University of Alabama students are invited to take a break from classes and stop by the Gorgas House Museum on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 11 am until 12 pm for FREE coffee, tea, and snacks! Location Street Address 810 Capstone DriveTuscaloosa, AL 35487 Check out our Directions page for parking info and a map. Directions The Gorgas House Museum is located just off the Quadrangle of The University of Alabama campus, at 810 Capstone Drive (one black west of the Amelia Gayle Gorgas […]

Slow Art Day: The Blue Bead Project

April 4, 2024

Learn about our shared past by visiting The Gorgas House Museum on April 13, 2024 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm to see The Blue Bead Project for Slow Art Day! A blue bead (dating back to the antebellum period) that was excavated behind the Gorgas House Museum inspired creative projects that University of Alabama students completed and will be on display inside the museum. Make and take your own bead bracelet home as a reminder of this event, the students’ work, and the […]

Building on the Educational Legacy of the Gorgas House Museum

April 1, 2024

UA Museums is happy to announce Sonya Harwood-Johnson as the new Director of the Gorgas House Museum, filling a vacancy created by Dr. Brandon Thompson’s appointment as the new UA Museums Curator of History. Sonya has an MA in Religion in Culture, Digital Humanities Certificate, and Online Pedagogy Certificate from The University of Alabama and a BS degree in Anthropology and Religious Studies from Iowa State University. Sonya comes to UA Museums from the UA International Student and Scholar Services Office where she was […]

Chiba University Tours the Gorgas House Museum

September 20, 2023

Campus historical spaces and narratives possess the ability to appeal to all the university’s community members.

Slow Art Day 2023

April 15, 2023

Our location at the heart of The University of Alabama’s campus creates near-limitless opportunities for student and faculty engagement.

Cultures, Not Costumes

November 11, 2022

First celebrated in 1990, Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) is a time to recognize the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. Decades in the making, it is a month dedicated to celebrating the diverse cultures, rich histories, and important contributions of the nation’s first people.

Dresses That Were Threaded Through History

September 30, 2022

The Gorgas House Museum, and museums in general, provide spaces for people from multiple disciplines, interests, and backgrounds to come together. This includes our off-campus community members as well as University of Alabama students, faculty, and staff. Often though, our partnerships include other museums and organizations.

Museum Preservation and Conservation Efforts

August 24, 2022

Museum preservation and conservation efforts often include the maintenance of the museum itself. Historic house museums, like the Gorgas House Museum, require special care and expertise to maintain or repair the structure’s integrity.

Camp 1831

August 9, 2022

Many colleges and universities offer first-year experience programs similar to The University of Alabama’s Camp 1831. These programs help new students in their transition to their selected institution with events, tours, and other activities.

Engaging With the Space

July 18, 2022

History shows us that change is constant. And this is true for historic spaces, the narratives they share, and the interpretations they develop. The built environment, including buildings, walkways, fountains, and landscaping, all change based on the needs and wants of the people of their time.

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