Dedication of Bicentennial Square - December 13, 2018

Government Plaza’s central gazebo has been named after the Tuscaloosa Bicentennial during a celebration that took place on Tuscaloosa’s 199th birthday!

Tuscaloosa 200 Bicentennial Launch Ceremony

January 31, 2019

Things continued for the Bicentennial celebration with the Official Kickoff event at the Tuscaloosa River Market. At this event, the Bicentennial video was launched, the story quilt was unveiled, and Guy Hubbs delivered an inspirational keynote address. 

This event will start at 5:30 PM

March 30, 2019

The City of Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Bash took place at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Saturday, March 30th! This free event maintained a come-and-go atmosphere and will be featuring all-star Alabama musicians. This was a one-day, family-friendly concert allowing locals and visitors alike to enjoy the acts they like best and enjoy downtown Tuscaloosa as well. In addition to music acts on two stages at the Tuscaloosa Amp, the day-long celebration of Tuscaloosa’s 200th birthday included a lively Kids Zone with rides, inflatables and hands-on activities for children of all ages! Click below to learn more about the artists and schedule.

Tuscaloosa Through Time: A Bicentennial History Exposition

April 23-27, 2019

The Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Commission, in cooperation with Tuscaloosa City Schools and area private and parochial schools, hosted a three-day history exposition entitled Tuscaloosa Through Time. This event was the product of the collective efforts of the students of the City of Tuscaloosa.  Each school had been assigned an era of city history and engaged in a year-long, collaborative, comprehensively cross-curricular study of that time. Students (guided by their teachers) researched, designed, constructed and presented an exhibit on their assigned era.  A core intention of this event was to engage all students in a deep study of the city’s past.

Community Book Experience

November 21, 2019

Come and enjoy an evening of education featuring the author of “Tuscaloosa - 200 Years in the Making,” Guy Ward Hubbs. This will take place at the Tuscaloosa Federal Building and United States Courthouse from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This comprehensive history of the city of Tuscaloosa is the first of its kind. The evening will feature a book signing by the author. 

Tuscaloosa 200 Birthday Party & Holiday Parade

December 13, 2019

In December, we conclude the year by celebrating the city's 200th birthday on December 13, 2019. There are plenty of exciting things planned for Tuscaloosa's birthday! This includes the unveiling of Bicentennial Sculpture at Manderson Landing, Tree Lighting at the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, and the City Christmas Parade.

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