Alabama State Black Archives, Research Center and Museum

Alabama State Black Archives, Research Center and Museum The SBARCM collects, preserves, and promotes the rich history and culture of the African diaspora, with an emphasis on Alabama.

SBARCM is dedicated to recording and preserving Black history in Alabama and serves as a space for sharing the rich, often overlooked, narratives of Black people across time. Through its collections—ranging from personal artifacts and historical documents to artwork and oral histories—SBARCM offers a nuanced discussion of the experiences, contributions, and resilience of Black communities. It stri

ves not only honor the struggles and triumphs of the past but also act as an educational hub, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and healing. By showcasing the depth of Black heritage and culture in Alabama, we hope to foster a sense of pride and identity, while also challenging historical narratives and empowering future generations to continue the fight for equality, justice, and cultural recognition.

Want to visit SBA? Here's what you can expect to see!
05/27/2026

Want to visit SBA? Here's what you can expect to see!

Huntsville hosted an excellent presentation tonight, featuring Seth Penn from Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama and B...
05/22/2026

Huntsville hosted an excellent presentation tonight, featuring Seth Penn from Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama and Ben Hoksbergen, the resource manager for .

05/18/2026
Celebrating founder
05/01/2026

Celebrating founder

Coming soon!
04/23/2026

Coming soon!

Ready for Bars on the Balcony, tonight at 6pm.
04/22/2026

Ready for Bars on the Balcony, tonight at 6pm.

We were able to visit the Clotilda, the last known illegal slave ship wrecksite during the AHA conference.
04/14/2026

We were able to visit the Clotilda, the last known illegal slave ship wrecksite during the AHA conference.

hosted Alabama History Day this year! Our curator-archivist represented SBA as judge.
04/10/2026

hosted Alabama History Day this year! Our curator-archivist represented SBA as judge.

We're hitting the road!
04/08/2026

We're hitting the road!

Address

300 Buchannan Way
Huntsville, AL
35762

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(256) 372-5846

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