Birmingham, Ala.– Vulcan Park Foundation is pleased to announce the reopening of the observation tower. A family-friendly block party will be held on the park grounds to celebrate. WHAT: Sunsets at Vulcan: Block Party WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Vulcan Park & Museum WHY: To celebrate the reopening […]
Once the bed of Birmingham’s Mineral Railroad, The Kiwanis Vulcan Trail is now a lovely 2.2 mile trail that was updated by Freshwater Land Trust in 2018 and serves as the center of their Red Rock Trail System. On this tour, you will learn about the history of local mining and iron making companies, as […]
Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 2 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., join Vulcan Park and Museum for Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon at Vulcan Park with music by The Fungis band, dance […]
The State’s largest 4th of July fireworks show will again ignite the sky atop Red Mountain in honor of the nation’s birthday. On July 4, Vulcan Park Foundation welcomes all to watch the breathtaking show live. Those in the Birmingham viewing area can also tune into WBRC Fox 6 for a live stream. Spectators can […]
Please join us for Moretti, Mercer, and Marble! In partnership with the @alabamahumanities we are excited to host teachers and all curious folks to learn about Vulcan sculptor Giuseppi Moretti, his longtime assistant, artist and Marengo County native Geneva Mercer, and their work with our famous Alabama marble! Scholars include Graham Boettcher, Ph.D., Hugh Daniel […]
