Washington County Museum, Alabama

05/30/2026

Article in the Alabama Living Magazine.... Hobson was named after him... Richmond Hobson

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

As the 4th of a July is approaching and we gear up to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, we would like to see your patriotic photos! Show us your flags, your red, white and blue displays, or fireworks! Show us your patriotic colors, WashCo!

05/19/2026

Flags..... Have you ever thought about how many Flags flew over our area? THINK ABOUT:
1) Fort Estevan 1795
2) What was 1st American Flag to fly at St Stephens? (It flys today at the boat ramp)
3) What Flag flew in July after Alabama became a state? (How many stars?)
4) How many stars were on the flag when the Courthouse was moved to Chatom in 1907?
5) How many years did the 48 star Flag fly?

We are privileged to be a part of cleaning up a 48 Star Flag found in the Jordan Mercantile Store by it's new owner Tracy Dees. We are grateful for Tracy's ​care and detail as she has renovated this historical building. We do not know exactly when this Flag was flown in Chatom, but anytime between 1912 and 1959. Tracy will be displaying this treasure back in it's "home".

STAY TUNED FOR THE MUSEUM'S ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE 250 ANNIVERSARY DISPLAY, IN COOPERATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN. IT WILL CONTAIN WASHINGTON COUNTY'S HISTORY FROM FT. ESTEVAN TO BASF ANNOUNCEMENT OF DOWNSIZING. (Display at St Stephens Courthouse June 27 thru July... more details to come)

05/13/2026

Hey, Wash Co.! Show us your favorite nature pics from Washington County! We will be a new display based on the beauty of our county, and we know that you guys KNOW and have the photos to back it up. Flowers, trees, wildlife. We want to see it! Please let us know where the picture was taken, too, so we can credit each community. Thanks!

05/08/2026

On June 17th, museum staff will join the library ladies for a fun archeological dig! Come join us and we look for shark teeth, arrowheads, square nails, and more!

05/01/2026

It was a full house today for the Washington County Hall of Fame! Congratulations once again to Dr. Sarah Odom, Mrs. Teresa Grimes, and Mr. Larry Hubbard.

04/30/2026

St. Stephens Courthouse is open on Thursdays from 10 till 2. In celebration of America 250th birthday, starting in July there will be a special display on the second story! The display is a collaboration effort between Washington County Courthouse and the Smithsonian Institute. Follow the St Stephens page for more details to come!

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