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$40 for museum members, $30 for additional children

$50 for non-members, $30 for additional children.

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 1^st to 5th grades. Space is limited. 8am-noon. Contact Dora Bullard to register (251) 575-7433. 

Admission: free, SARIC Credit Given for teachers.

Old Courthouse Museum- Downtown Square

Year after year, visitors from all over the Southeast and beyond 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 Lee’s novel. This program is open to the public as well as teachers. 9 a.m. - noon

Admission: free, SARIC Credit given for teachers.

Learn more about Monroe County historic places.  This workshop includes a bus tour of historic sites in Monroe County- a county that’s older than the state of Alabama .  Attendees will 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 and history enthusiasts a chance to tour sites that are not accessible to the public.  Teachers are given first priority, but the general public is also invited. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at the Old Courthouse at 7:30 a.m.  

Contact  Kevin Mannix (251) 575-7433.

Rikard’s Mill Historical Park -Between Monroeville and Camden on Hwy. 265

$5 for students, teachers & chaperones

This is a 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.  There will be candle making, cooking demonstrations, basket weaving, nature hikes and more. Schools groups and large groups must schedule.  9 a.m. - noon . Contact Kevin Mannix (251) 575-7433. 

Rikard’s Mill Historical Park- Between Monroeville and Camden on Hwy. 265—

$7 adults, $5 seniors & children

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. For more information, contact Kevin Mannix at (251) 575-7433.

Admission charged.

Old Courthouse Museum and Downtown Square

Homemade fruitcakes and local pecans for sale.  The Fruitcake Festival is a celebration of Truman Capote and his works.  Friday night’s program TBA.   Market: Downtown merchants and outside vendors, including home based businesses will fill the downtown square with a holiday market, offering food, festivities, live music, and all kinds of merchandise. Preview Party Thursday evening including a tent with heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks served. Enjoy live entertainment with more than 50 different vendors present for lots of shopping. Food Court.  Thurs, Fri 10-2, Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information on Fruitcake Festival, contact Dora Bullard (251) 575-7433.  For more information on Market, contact Monroeville Chamber of Commerce (251) 743-2879.  

Donations accepted. Christmas comes alive in this historic house as a handful of  Monroeville residents have lovingly decorated each room in Christmas grandeur.  The community is invited to an open house to tour the beautiful Hybart House while on display during this magical season.  Proceeds will benefit preservation of this historic home.  1 p.m. – 6 p.m.   For more information, contact Dora Bullard at (251) 575-7433.

Rikard’s Mill Historical Park- Between Monroeville and Camden on Hwy. 265—

The community is invited to an old-fashioned Christmas at Rikard’s Mill.  Visit Santa Claus in the rustic cabin and warm up by the fire with homemade wassail and hot chocolate.  Enjoy fresh baked cookies while listening to a storyteller tell

traditional Christmas stories.  Then take a stroll around the park to see the Mill decorated in beautiful, twinkling Christmas lights.  5 p.m.-9 p.m. No admission charged.  Donations accepted.  For more information, contact Dora Bullard at (251) 575-7433.

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Rikard’s Mill Historical Park- Between Monroeville and Camden on Hwy. 265—