Some of the most interesting places you’ll ever encounter are located right here in Alabama. From quirky roadside attractions and drive-thru safaris, to haunted historic sites and cave-like restaurants, there’s really no telling what you’ll stumble upon while exploring this great state. One of the most interesting places in Alabama is Arab Historic Village. To learn all about this unique attraction, have a look below.
Arab Historic Village is nestled inside Arab City Park at 224 City Park Dr SE. It's open from March to December and is the perfect attraction for all ages.
Smith's Country Store was built by the Arab Historical Society as a vintage 1930-1940 country store. It represents what stores were like before larger supermarkets and specialty-type stores came about.
The Elvin Light Museum features several displays that showcase a variety of occupations, in addition to household areas with authentic furnishings. Several tools are also showcased throughout the museum for the specific era.
In the late 1930s, the men of the Ruth community built this clubhouse for their wives so they'd have a special place to have club meetings and enjoy activities such as quilting, knitting, mattress making and canning.
During special events, including "Back When Day," you'll get to see exactly how certain things were done throughout Arab's early pioneer days such as quilting and...
During the Christmas season, Arab Historic Village hosts "Santa in the Park." This event begins the day after Thanksgiving, and families have lots of fun participating in activities such as visiting with Santa, making pictures and doing a variety of crafts.
The next time you're near Arab, Alabama, stop by Arab Historic Village and check it out. It truly is one of Alabama's most interesting historic attractions.
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