Alabama Museum of Natural History

Dive into Alabama's prehistoric past! Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our annual "Alabama Fossil Fest" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus. This year, the spotlight is on fossil sharks and other marine life.&nbsp;
Discover the incredible diversity of Alabama’s past through displays and activities featuring fossils from across the state and beyond. Highlights will include a special talk and a new exhibit on fossil shark teeth found in Alabama, professional and amateur paleontologists displaying and answering questions about fossils, hands-on activities for all ages, and chances to win door prizes and take home your own fossil shark tooth. Plus, admission and parking are free!
Event Schedule
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tabling Event (Grand Gallery) This is a popular annual tabling event at the Alabama Museum of Natural History. As fossil sharks are the theme of this event, more shark fossil material than usual will be on display on presenters’ tables. There will also be tables with various educational fossil-themed activities for all ages.
Door Prize Giveaways Twice during the event, ALMNH will be announcing winners, and giving away fossil-themed door prizes. Please note guests will receive a numbered ticket on arrival and will need to be present with their winning ticket at the event to receive their prizes.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Presentation (Smith Hall Room 205 next to the Grand Gallery).&nbsp; This year’s public presentation by Mr. Chase Egli is entitled “BITE CLUB: Identifying Fossil Shark Teeth Like A Pro” and will be followed by a short question-and-answer session. Chase Egli is a geologist and paleontologist with an M.S. in Geology from The University of Alabama. His research focuses on fossil sharks and other chondrichthyan fishes, with interests in their teeth, taxonomy, and evolutionary history. He has conducted research on Paleozoic and Mesozoic shark faunas of the southeastern United States and is a Research Associate with The University of Alabama Museums Research and Collections, and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Chase also has several years of experience teaching introductory geology and enjoys helping others learn how to recognize and identify fossil shark teeth.
Parking Parking on The University of Alabama campus on Saturday is free. Parking spots are available on the east side of Smith Hall (entrance only via Hackberry Lane), next to the Math and Science Education Building and next to Lloyd Hall. Check out UA’s online map of campus for more parking options.
Contact Information If you have any questions about this event, contact Kristin Harrell (Education Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History) by calling 205-348-6383 or emailing <a href="mailto:kristin.harrell@ua.edu">kristin.harrell@ua.edu</a>.

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Alabama Fossil Fest

Dive into Alabama's prehistoric past! Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our annual "Alabama Fossil Fest" on...

Paul W. Bryant Museum

The Paul W. Bryant Museum will celebrate the book release of Remember the Rose Bowl: The Alabama Crimson Tide’s Storied 100-Year History in “The Granddaddy of Them All” by Tommy Ford and Mark Mayfield on Friday, September 18, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Admission to this event is free.
The book retails for $59.95 and will be available for purchase at the Museum beginning September 18. Fans can pre-order copies now at <a href="https://bryantmuseumstore.com/remember-the-rose-bowl-pre-order/?searchuuid=a11994a6-1a6f-4319-ad4d-cf975b1a7c81&amp;search_query=remember+the+rose+bowl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bryantmuseumstore.com</a>.
<h2>About the Book</h2>
Remember the Rose Bowl commemorates the 100th anniversary of Alabama’s landmark appearance in the 1926 Rose Bowl — a game that forever changed the trajectory of Alabama football and helped transform the national perception of college football in the South.

On January 1, 1926, Coach Wallace Wade’s undefeated Alabama team faced the heavily favored Washington Huskies in Pasadena, California. Alabama’s dramatic 20–19 victory became one of the defining moments in Crimson Tide history, introducing Alabama football to a national audience and establishing a legacy that continues a century later.
The impact of that afternoon stretched far beyond a single football game.
Remember the Rose Bowl explores the players, coaches, games and moments that have connected Alabama to Pasadena across 100 years of Crimson Tide football. From the trailblazing 1925 team that made the journey west to the generations that followed, Ford and Mayfield tell the story of how the Rose Bowl became woven into the identity and tradition of Alabama football.
Drawing upon the collections and historical resources of the Paul W. Bryant Museum, the book brings together photographs, stories and historical details that allow readers to experience one of the most important chapters in the history of Alabama athletics.
The title Remember the Rose Bowl recalls a phrase that became part of Alabama football tradition following the Tide’s early trips west — a reminder of the standard established by the players who first carried Alabama onto the national stage.
Throughout the decades, Alabama returned to Pasadena and built a remarkable Rose Bowl legacy. Those appearances created legends, established traditions and helped cement Alabama’s place among college football’s most storied programs.
The publication is part of the Paul W. Bryant Museum’s continuing mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of University of Alabama athletics and to ensure that the stories of the athletes, coaches and individuals who built that legacy are preserved for future generations.
<h2>Pre-Ordering the Book</h2>
Fans who want to secure a copy in advance can pre-order Remember the Rose Bowl now at <a href="https://bryantmuseumstore.com/remember-the-rose-bowl-pre-order/?searchuuid=a2a462ca-ab6f-421c-918e-50187d69d57c&amp;search_query=remember+the+rose+bowl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bryantmuseumstore.com</a>.

<h2>Admission</h2>
Admission to this event is free!
<h2>Museum Address</h2>
The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
<h2>For More Information</h2>
Reach out with questions by calling the Bryant Museum at (205) 348-4668.

Local Event: Book Release Celebration: "Remember The Rose Bowl"

Book Release Celebration: "Remember The Rose Bowl"

The Paul W. Bryant Museum will celebrate the book release of Remember the Rose Bowl: The Alabama Crimson Tide’s Storied...

Moundville Archaeological Park

Join us inside the Jones Archaeological Museum Earth Lodge on September 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a snake safety program with Dylan Taylor of <a href="https://www.aces.edu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alabama Extension</a>. Dylan will&nbsp;present on&nbsp;Alabama’s native snakes, covering identification and safety, with live snakes on hand throughout the program.&nbsp;
Fall marks the second breeding window for many Alabama snake species, making this an ideal time to learn how to safely&nbsp;identify&nbsp;and coexist with snakes in the field.&nbsp;
This is a come-and-go event.
<h2>Admission</h2>
This program is free with paid park admission.
<ul><li>Adults – $8</li><li>Seniors (55-years-old and older) – $7</li><li>Students – $6</li><li>Under 5 – Free</li><li>Moundville Residents – Free</li><li>Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card</li><li>UA Museums members – Free with museum membership</li><li>Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free</li></ul>
<h2>Location</h2>
Moundville Archaeological Park is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474-6413.
<h2>Contact Information</h2>
If you have any questions, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:education-moundstatepark@ua.edu">education-moundstatepark@ua.edu</a>&nbsp;or call (205) 371-8732.

Local Event: Saturday in the Park: Snake Safety

Saturday in the Park: Snake Safety

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Authors Tommy Ford and Mark Mayfield will be at the Paul W. Bryant Museum for a special book signing of Remember the Rose Bowl: The Alabama Crimson Tide’s Storied 100-Year History in “The Granddaddy of Them All” on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission to this event is free.
Guests may purchase copies of Remember the Rose Bowl at the Museum and have them signed by Ford and Mayfield.
The book retails for $59.95 and will be available for purchase at the Museum beginning September 18. Fans can pre-order copies now at <a href="https://bryantmuseumstore.com/remember-the-rose-bowl-pre-order/?searchuuid=a11994a6-1a6f-4319-ad4d-cf975b1a7c81&amp;search_query=remember+the+rose+bowl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bryantmuseumstore.com</a>.
<h2>About the Book</h2>
Remember the Rose Bowl commemorates the 100th anniversary of Alabama’s landmark appearance in the 1926 Rose Bowl — a game that forever changed the trajectory of Alabama football and helped transform the national perception of college football in the South.

On January 1, 1926, Coach Wallace Wade’s undefeated Alabama team faced the heavily favored Washington Huskies in Pasadena, California. Alabama’s dramatic 20–19 victory became one of the defining moments in Crimson Tide history, introducing Alabama football to a national audience and establishing a legacy that continues a century later.
The impact of that afternoon stretched far beyond a single football game.
Remember the Rose Bowl explores the players, coaches, games and moments that have connected Alabama to Pasadena across 100 years of Crimson Tide football. From the trailblazing 1925 team that made the journey west to the generations that followed, Ford and Mayfield tell the story of how the Rose Bowl became woven into the identity and tradition of Alabama football.
Drawing upon the collections and historical resources of the Paul W. Bryant Museum, the book brings together photographs, stories and historical details that allow readers to experience one of the most important chapters in the history of Alabama athletics.
The title Remember the Rose Bowl recalls a phrase that became part of Alabama football tradition following the Tide’s early trips west — a reminder of the standard established by the players who first carried Alabama onto the national stage.
Throughout the decades, Alabama returned to Pasadena and built a remarkable Rose Bowl legacy. Those appearances created legends, established traditions and helped cement Alabama’s place among college football’s most storied programs.
The publication is part of the Paul W. Bryant Museum’s continuing mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of University of Alabama athletics and to ensure that the stories of the athletes, coaches and individuals who built that legacy are preserved for future generations.
<h2>Pre-Ordering the Book</h2>
Fans who want to secure a copy in advance can pre-order Remember the Rose Bowl now at <a href="https://bryantmuseumstore.com/remember-the-rose-bowl-pre-order/?searchuuid=a2a462ca-ab6f-421c-918e-50187d69d57c&amp;search_query=remember+the+rose+bowl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bryantmuseumstore.com</a>.

<h2>Admission</h2>
Admission to this event is free!
<h2>Museum Address</h2>
The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
<h2>For More Information</h2>
Reach out with questions by calling the Bryant Museum at (205) 348-4668.

Local Event: Author Signing: "Remember the Rose Bowl"

Author Signing: "Remember the Rose Bowl"

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