Monroe County Heritage Museums

 Calendar of Events 

April 2008 - November 2008

April & May, 2008
Apr. 24-27, May 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17

Monroeville’s 17th Annual Production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” 

Admission charged. 

Old Courthouse Museum—A two-act play adaptation by Christopher Sergel is presented on Monroeville’s Downtown Square by a local amateur cast. Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 5 p.m.
 
January 2 - Tickets will be available for groups of 10 or more. 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
February 29 - Museum members can purchase up to 4 tickets. 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
March 3 - Tickets go on sale! 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Tickets are $35.00 each.
No Reserve Seating!
Make reservations by phone only! (251) 575-7433

 

May 17, 2008 A Day in Maycomb.  12:30 to 2:30pm

Mary Badham, known internationally as the child actor who played Scout in the film adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” will be in Monroeville, Alabama for the first-ever event, “A Day in Maycomb,” which will be held on May 17.  Teachers, students and the general public are invited to the Old Monroe County Courthouse Museum on Monroeville ’s historic downtown square for a day of immersion into the historical surroundings associated with the novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Guests will have the opportunity for a self-guided tour to see the exhibits in the Old Courthouse Museum : “Harper Lee- In Her Own Words”; “Truman Capote- A Childhood in Monroeville ”; Probate Judge Millsap’s Office; The 1930’s Law Office; and the original Courtroom maintained to its 1930’s appearance.  A guided walking tour is available after the courthouse experience that allows the visitor to see several points of interest including the Atticus Finch monument, the building which housed the office of A. C. Lee (Harper Lee’s father) and the nearby sites where Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s childhood homes were located.

“A Day in Maycomb,” features a special presentation, from 12:30-2:30, by Mary Badham, now a professional speaker on “To Kill A Mockingbird.”

“I love coming to Monroeville every year for the last performance of the play,” says Badham, “The Mockingbird Players are like family to me, and visiting Monroeville is like coming home.”

Badham will engage the audience with her stories and personal experiences in Hollywood, race relations, and her life before, during and after “To Kill a Mockingbird.”  Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance, by May 9.  For reservations, call the Museum at (251) 575-7433. 

May 24, 2008
Newly added this season!!
 
There will be a special performance on Saturday, May 24, 2008. Mingle with old friends and new and soak up the "Maycomb" atmosphere as you enjoy drinks on the beautiful Old Courthouse lawn beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Then sit back, relax and enjoy the two-act To Kill a Mockingbird play. Dessert and a meet and greet with the entire cast will follow the performance at 9:00 p.m.  This all-inclusive package is $50 per ticket

 

June 9-13, 2008 Monroeville History Adventure Camp 251-575-7433. Campers enjoy an exciting journey into the past, visiting the many cool, forgotten historical sites of our county. Designed for Museum Member’s children entering 1st to 5th grades. Space is limited. Call now to register. Cost: $40.00.

($25 for additional children in family includes daily snack & Fri. lunch. Additional $15.00 registration for non-museum members.)

 

July 16, 2008 Scenes and Stories of Monroeville: “To Kill a Mockingbird” Teacher Workshop Year after year, teachers from all over the Southeast have come to spend a morning in the Old Courthouse as the citizens of Monroeville share their life stories to help teachers and readers of “To Kill a Mockingbird” understand the connections between Harper Lee’s hometown of Monroeville and the fictional Maycomb of her novel. No admission charged.  Contact MCHM for more information.  9:00-noon
July 23, 2008 Monroe County History Tour (Monroeville) – July 23, Learn more about Monroe County historic places. This workshop includes a school bus tour of historic sites in Monroe County- a county that’s older than the state of Alabama. The workshop is designed to give teachers the opportunity to learn about historical events and sites that focus on early Alabama history, including the Indian Territory era, pioneer settlement, the significance of the Federal Road, mill towns, and steamboat traffic on the Alabama River. The workshop will give teachers a chance to tour sites that are not accessible to the public. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at the Old Courthouse at 7:30 a.m. 

No charge for SARIC Teacher Workshop Participation.  All others: $20.00. 

Nov 6-7, 2008 Pioneer Days (Beatrice) – Nov. 6-7, Beatrice Pioneer Days

251-575-7433. Admission charged. Rikard's Mill--Unique opportunity for students and adults alike to see demonstrations of skills and crafts from the past, such as blacksmithing, mules grinding sugar cane, and corn milling at the 1845 water-powered grist mill. Candle making and cooking demonstrations. Nature hikes. 9 a.m.-noon.

 

Nov 8, 2008 Cane Syrup Makin’ (Beatrice) – Nov. 8, Beatrice Cane Syrup Making 251-575-7433. Admission charged. Rikard's Mill, between Monroeville and Camden on Hwy. 265—Join us for biscuits and syrup and watch a 19th-century mule-driven cane mill and furnace make cane syrup as in olden days. Barbecue will be available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Apr 23- May 23, 2009

To Kill A Mockingbird Performances” (Monroeville) –

April 23-26, 30. May 1-3, 7-10, 14-16, 22, 23. Monroeville’s 17th Annual Production of  “To Kill a Mockingbird.”  Admission charged. Old Courthouse Museum. 

A two-act play adaptation by Christopher Sergel is presented on Monroeville’s Downtown Square by a local amateur cast. 
Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m.;
Sun., 5 p.m. 
$35.00 each.

 



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Monroeville, AL 36461
251– 575-7433
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