Delve into how theatre shaped Birmingham from its earliest days as a rough industrial town to its transformation into a cultural hub. In the early 20th century, Birmingham’s leaders recognized that the arts were essential for establishing the city as a destination and for softening its industrial image. The formation of theatres large and […]

Join us for our exclusive Thunder on the Mountain Viewing Party, a fundraiser for Vulcan Park Foundation, at Vulcan Park & Museum on July 4, 2025! For the first time ever, we are inviting guests to enjoy Alabama’s largest and most spectacular Independence Day celebration from the best vantage point in the state.  Thunder on the […]

Thunder on the Mountain, Alabama’s most spectacular and largest Fourth of July fireworks show, returns to Red Mountain on Friday, July 4, 2025. Vulcan Park and Museum invites the community to experience this annual tradition as the city's sky lights up in celebration of the nation’s birthday. At approximately 9 p.m., Pyro Shows of Alabama […]

  HOSTED BY: VPM JUNIOR BOARD Experience the magic of cinema under the stars at Movies on the Mountain, an outdoor movie series at Vulcan Park & Museum! Hosted by the Junior Board, this four-part series showcases beloved classics—Matilda, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and Hocus Pocus—in Birmingham’s most scenic setting. Gather family and friends, bring […]

HOSTED BY: VPM JUNIOR BOARD Experience the magic of cinema under the stars at Movies on the Mountain, an outdoor movie series at Vulcan Park & Museum! Hosted by the Junior Board, this four-part series showcases beloved classics—Matilda, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and Hocus Pocus—in Birmingham’s most scenic setting. Gather family and friends, bring blankets […]