Birmingham Bicentennial Celebration

Birmingham’s celebration of Alabama’s Bicentennial is a commemoration of the Magic City’s role in our state’s storied history and a chance to lay the groundwork for its flourishing future. This commemoration  includes special events and exhibitions from dynamic local organizations but we want to go above and beyond to accurately and effectively celebrate Birmingham’s role in the past 200 years of Alabama statehood. We want to bring people together, have conversations, learn together and grow together. This effort is a true opportunity to delve into Birmingham’s heart and soul and see what it means to ALL the people of the Magic City.

2019 Bicentennial Events 

You can find a full calendar of events and constant updates on the Birmingham Bicentennial Facebook Page

Submit your event for consideration to the Official Birmingham Bicentennial Calendar

 Initiatives 

Birmingham Bicentennial Ambassador Program

Mission

It is the mission of the Birmingham Bicentennial Ambassador Program to promote community engagement by raising awareness of Birmingham Bicentennial event, informing and involving student-peers to promote civic engagement with our next generation, serving as a liaison between the Birmingham Bicentennial Committee and the community-at-large

Who are the Birmingham Bicentennial Ambassadors?

The Birmingham Bicentennial Ambassador Program consists of Altamont School and Birmingham City Schools student leaders in grades 9-12. As informed Birmingham Bicentennial representatives, the Ambassadors serve as the entity of the Birmingham Bicentennial Committee that focuses on community engagement. 

Purpose and Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting Bicentennial activities
• Encourage involvement in Birmingham Bicentennial sub-committees as well as events, programs, etc.
• Serve as Birmingham Bicentennial representatives at functions as requested by the Committee including, festivals, conferences and various bicentennial-related events

Contact Information

Dr. Henry Panion, hpanion@gmail.com

Uche Bean, uche.bean@birminghamal.gov

Emily Poole, emily.poole@birminghamal.gov

Alabama State-Wide Bicentennial Celebration 

Formed as a territory on March 3, 1817, Alabama became the nation’s twenty-second state on December 14, 1819. ALABAMA 200 is a three-year celebration of the people, places, and events that form our rich history. ALABAMA 200 is also a chance to lay the foundation for the future. Over the next three years, it will invest in schools and teachers, engage communities, and encourage citizens and visitors alike to explore and learn about the state. The mission of ALABAMA 200 is to support, create, and execute events and activities that commemorate the stories of our people, place, and path to statehood. Between 2017 and 2019, ALABAMA 200 will engage residents and visitors in educational programs, community activities, and statewide initiatives that teach, inspire, and entertain

Helpful Links

Alabama State Commission Bicentennial Website

State-Wide Bicentennial Commission Calendar 

Apply to have your event officially endorsed by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission

Endorsed projects and events receive the following:

• Permission to use the official ALABAMA 200 logo and customized bicentennial logos per commission guidelines
• Letter of endorsement from the Alabama Bicentennial Commission
• Inclusion on ALABAMA 200 promotional calendars
• Eligibility for inclusion in ALABAMA 200 promotional materials, including quarterly newsletters, social media, and on www.alabama200.org

For more information on event sponsorship: graydon.rust@bicentennial.alabama.gov