BLUE AND GRAY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA

DECATUR, AL

Riverwild Sculpture Garden - Decatur, AL Located at Decatur's Delano Park, the Riverwild Sculpture Garden features the artwork of locals Frank Fleming and Bruce Larsen.

The archway in the front is Larsen's "Heron Great Tree Gateway" made in 2010 of steel and found objects in tribute to Margaret Palmer Vann.  In the background is Fleming's "The Big Turtle" made in 2009 of bronze in memory of Elizabeth Ann Vickery.
Riverwild Sculpture Garden - Decatur, AL Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The Blue and Gray Museum of North Alabama in Decatur, AL, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Civil War in North Alabama. The museum was established in 1991 and is housed in a historic building that was once a hospital for Confederate soldiers. The museum is filled with artifacts and displays that tell the stories of the Civil War in North Alabama.

One of the main features of the museum is the original Confederate flag from the Battle of Decatur. This flag was flown during the battle on April 11, 1862. Visitors can also view a variety of artifacts from the battle, including weapons, uniforms, and equipment used by both sides.

The museum also houses a research library with a comprehensive collection of books, documents, and photographs on the Civil War. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the museum, which includes a visit to the battlefield where the Battle of Decatur took place.

The museum is open to the public and offers a variety of educational programs, including presentations and interactive activities. The museum also hosts special events, such as living history days, throughout the year. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs and gifts at the museum’s gift shop.

BLUE AND GRAY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA is a History Museum in DECATUR AL. US MID #8400100140

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 43,542 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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BLUE AND GREY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA
723 BANK ST NW
DECATUR
AL
35601-1609

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MID # 8400100140
Name BLUE AND GREY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA
Alternate Name BLUE AND GRAY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 261445870
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 43,542
REVENUE 43,542
LAT/LONG 34.612695, -86.985206
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 000400
US Census Block: 4028