Citronelle Historical Preservation Society

Citronelle Historical Preservation Society Citronelle, Alabama - Settled in 1811 - The Citronelle Depot Museum is open Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Open by special request at all other times.

Founded in 1977, the Citronelle Historic Preservation Society’s began in 1975 as an outgrowth of the Citronelle Bicentennial Commission of 1975/1976 to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States in 1976. From the beginning the membership of the Society has been committed to the preservation and restoration of some important buildings in Citronelle. The Society has moved and restored a two-roo

m guest cottage, circa 1884, from the famous Hygeia Hotel. The furnishings in the Hygeia Cottage were purchased with funds provided by a bequest from the Estate of Mrs. Kate Seely. After several years of negotiating with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad the Society was able to move the depot from its original location between Main and Center Street at State Street to its present location on the East side of Center Street at Irwin Street (Cemetery Road) in 1983. The Citronelle Depot, completed in 1903, was an integral part of the development of Citronelle as a resort and commercial center. Much of the original building remains. Our intent is to preserve the original to the fullest extent possible; duplicating only where necessary and installing contemporary work where conditions warrant. Except for the turret, the restoration of the depot is completed. The Citronelle Depot Museum has become an integral part of our community and a landmark to the preservation movement in the State of Alabama. The Depot and the Hygeia Cottage are now listed on the Alabama Register of Historic Places and both have been awarded the Shield and Banner Recognition by the Mobile Historical Commission. When restoration is complete we hope to achieve a listing on the National Register of Historical Places.

03/08/2022

Citronelle, On the Right Track

The following video was produced by Elijah Clark, a 5th grader at Council Tradition School in Mobile, Alabama. This video was submitted to his school’s film festival. Elijah's grandfather, Jene Tagert, grew up in Citronelle, Alabama, and is still a resident. Great job, Elijah!

03/03/2022

The Citronelle Depot Museum will reopen for limited hours of operation beginning on March 12, 2022.

Every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM

Pandemic precautions (the use of masks indoors) are not required but highly suggested.

The Citronelle Depot Museum is closed, and meetings have been suspended, until further notice due to the increase in loc...
08/13/2021

The Citronelle Depot Museum is closed, and meetings have been suspended, until further notice due to the increase in local cases of the Delta variant of COVID 19.

In the meantime, please visit our website to learn more about the Citronelle Historical Preservation Society and Historic Citronelle, Alabama

www.citronellehps.org

The mission of the Citronelle Historical Preservation Society has always been compelling and clear; to preserve and protect the unique historical, architectural, and cultural character of Citronelle, Alabama and the area that surrounds it. Welcome to our presence on the web. Please take time to lear...

The Depot Museum is now open for tours with limited hours of operation. Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 Noon. You must wear ...
10/15/2020

The Depot Museum is now open for tours with limited hours of operation. Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 Noon. You must wear a mask to enter and while you are in the museum. Thank you!

04/01/2020

The 2020 Surrender Oak Festival, scheduled for May 2, 2020, has been canceled.

03/24/2020

The Depot Musuem is closed until further notice.
We will let you know when we reopen and are available for tours. Thank you!

06/11/2018

Found: a 1969 Vigor High School ladies graduation ring. There are three initials on it. Someone from the Mobile Genealogical Society has notified me about it, so please let us know if this could be your ring and we'll contact the person who has found it. -- Kathy Richardson

Address

19000 S Center Street
Citronelle, AL
36522

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12518667730

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