03/06/2026
Get ready to explore– Athens, AL Historic Walking Tours are BACK in April!🚶🏽♀️
While walk-ups are always welcome, please pre-register at https://forms.gle/EQMu8z3QMvZs9F2j7
This year's tours:
- April 4: Houston Memorial Library, Guided by Will Weir
- April 11: Historic Athens Downtown Square, Guided by William Pepper
- April 18: Athens State University District, Guided by Leah Oakley
- April 25: Beaty Historical District, Guided by Becky Croomes
We are excited to announce the return of FREE, guided walking tours each Saturday during the month of April. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in a casual stroll through historic Athens and learn about our history and heritage.
The one-hour walking tours are scheduled to begin at 10AM at the Athens’ Visitor Center meeting room with check-in beginning at 9:45AM. You can park at the Visitor's Center next to Big Spring Memorial Park.
Knowledgeable guides will es**rt participants through historic neighborhoods and landmarks where they will share the history of the city including history of local businesses and families, architectural styles of the homes and other colorful moments in the community’s history.
See you there!
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