Alabama Mining Museum — Attraction in Dora

Friday, May 2, 2024

This is a neat little museum! I recommend if you like history museums. Their hours are a little weird. Tuesday-Friday 9Am-12pm. You can call and make an appointment though too.

They have someone that volunteers to open it. They take cash donations but she never even mentioned it to us we just saw the donation pot. We were only able to give a couple dollars. I wish they had a venmo/pay pal set up.

I learned some things while there, and I asked the lady some questions. Sorry, I can’t remember her name. I am not sure if I even asked. She used to work at T.S. Boyd. She worked there for over 30 years. She was so nice and answered questions best she could. I am doing my best to tell everyone about it and try to get more people in there.

The museum is in the gym. There is just a small bit left of the school. The brick Chimney and some stairs. I asked if you could go into the post office but they won’t open the post office or elementary one room school because they are so old they are afraid they wouldn’t be able to close and lock the doors back.

I highly...

Apparently, the online hours of operation information for this museum are incorrect. This was my 2nd attempt at a visit (40-minute drive one way). I double-checked the information online, only to get there & them be closed again. The attached photos are what you can see from outside. This time, there was a written sign stating they would reopen on March 4th, possibly by appointment only. I doubt I'll make the appointment & try for a 3rd...

Lots of old treasures here. You can learn all about the mining history of this town but also so much more. About the way of life back then. One of the first washing machines, an old cash register, typewriters, baseball stuff, even an eye exam chair can be found here. There's something special seeing toys that little hands touched so long ago. I could...