Battleship Memorial Park

In May 1962, had been ordered scrapped along with her sister ships, , , and . Citizens of the state of Alabama had formed the "USS Alabama Battleship Commission" to raise funds for the preservation of Alabama as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II. Alabama's school children raised about $100,000 in nickels and dimes from lunch money and allowances to help the cause. In 2003, a replica of a Confederate submarine that was built in Mobile, CSS , was moved to the park. Hurricane Katrina caused more than $7 million in damage to Battleship Memorial Park on August 29, 2005. Repairs closed the park until January 9, 2006. The museum's F-4C was removed from its location atop the entrance sign in February 2023 for restoration. ==Features==

• The World War II-era battleship . • The World War II era submarine . • Bombers and fighter planes ranging from a B-52 from the Vietnam War, a P-51 Mustang flown by the Tuskegee Airmen to an Lockheed A-12 spyplane. • A PBR (River Patrol Boat) used in the Vietnam War. • Military equipment ranging from items such as a M51 Skysweeper anti-aircraft gun to a M4 Sherman tank. • A PGM-11 Redstone short range ballistic missile. • Korean War Memorial • Vietnam War Memorial ==Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion==

;Up to World War II ;Korean War era ;Vietnam War era ;Cold War ;Coast Guard ==Events==

The 2001 USA Cross Country Championships were held at a cross country running course in the park. Political events have not been allowed at the venue since 2012. A living history crew drill is held six times a year. WWII reenactors dress in period uniforms and demonstrate life aboard the ship during wartime. Reeanctors share stories, conduct weapon briefings, and demonstrate drills. ==Administration==

The park is owned by the state of Alabama and is run by an independent government agency, the USS Alabama Battleship Commission. The commission consists of 18 members appointed by the Alabama governor. It has oversight of all operations at the park. ==Gallery==