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Special Event Schedule<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"\" Friday Special Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Shoals Model Railroaders<\/h3>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nFriday, 10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/p>\n

Located at 206 West 5th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 (adjacent to the Tuscumbia depot)<\/p>\n

The HO scale railroad layout follows the Southern Railroad route between Chattanooga and Memphis and features historical models and features from Decatur, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Cherokee and the Tennessee hills country. For more information, call Neal Jeter at 256-800-8147.<\/p>\n

FREE ADMISSION<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The Miracle Worker,\u00a0Home of Helen Keller, Ivy Green<\/em><\/h3>\n

TIME<\/strong>
\nGates Open: 7:00 pm
\nShow Time: 8:00 pm<\/p>\n

ADMISSION<\/strong>
\nReserved Seating: $20.00
\nGeneral Admission: $15.00<\/p>\n

William Gibson\u2019s powerful drama depicting the early life of Helen Keller and the \u201cmiracle\u201d that occurred at the pump. The production has celebrated more than 60 years at Ivy Green, Helen Keller\u2019s home, Tuscumbia. Each performance is signed for the hearing impaired. For ticket information contact 256-383-4066.<\/p>\n

Please note: the main home is not open after 4pm.<\/em><\/p>\n

FREE ADMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\" Saturday Special Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Car and Truck Show,\u00a0Main Street, Tuscumbia, Hosted by Shoals Car & Truck Club<\/em><\/h3>\n

REGISTRATION<\/strong>
\n8:00 \u2013 12:00 pm<\/p>\n

$1800.00 in cash, plus prizes will be awarded.<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION FEE<\/strong>
\n$18.00 if prepaid and $20.00 on day of event<\/p>\n

Mail fee to: \u00a0P.O. Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662
\nFor information:\u00a0 Terry Mashburn \/ 256-366-0564
\nwww.shoalscarandtruckclub.com<\/a><\/u>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

BladeSports Competition, Main Street, Tuscumbia<\/em><\/h3>\n

TIME<\/strong>
\n10:00am<\/p>\n

Located by the Shoals Car and Truck Show in downtown Tuscumbia.<\/p>\n

BladeSports International Inc.\u2122 is a Texas non-profit corporation formed to promote knife safety, provide workshops and cutting events for its members, and to inform and educate the public with regard to the safe use of a knife as a tool. Throughout the year, they host events for certified cutters and members of BladeSports to attend. These events are spread across the country giving many the chance to participate in this exhilarating competitions.<\/p>\n

Open to certified cutters only. Sign up via email to dbsmoore@gmail.com. For more info: http:\/\/www.bladesports.org\/WP\/[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The Shoals Model Railroaders<\/h3>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nSaturday 9:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/p>\n

Located at 206 West 5th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 (adjacent to the Tuscumbia depot)<\/p>\n

The HO scale railroad layout follows the Southern Railroad route between Chattanooga and Memphis and features historical models and features from Decatur, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Cherokee and the Tennessee hills country. For more information, call Neal Jeter at 256-800-8147.<\/p>\n

FREE ADMISSION<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The Log Cabin,\u00a0Coldwater Stage Coach Stop, sponsored by Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation<\/em><\/h3>\n

This pioneer log building dates from about 1815 and is one of the town\u2019s earliest structures.<\/p>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nSaturday, 10:00 \u2013 4:00 pm<\/p>\n

Located at 302 South Dickson Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674<\/p>\n

NO CHARGE \u2013 Donations accepted<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information contact Lori Johnson at 205-352-8977 or the Colbert County Tourism office at 256-383-0783[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The Miracle Worker,\u00a0Home of Helen Keller, Ivy Green<\/em><\/h3>\n

TIME<\/strong>
\nGates Open: 7:00 pm
\nShow Time: 8:00 pm<\/p>\n

ADMISSION<\/strong>
\nReserved Seating: $20.00
\nGeneral Admission: $15.00<\/p>\n

William Gibson\u2019s powerful drama depicting the early life of Helen Keller and the \u201cmiracle\u201d that occurred at the pump. The production has celebrated more than 60 years at Ivy Green, Helen Keller\u2019s home, Tuscumbia. Each performance is signed for the hearing impaired. For ticket information contact 256-383-4066.<\/p>\n

Please note: the main home is not open after 4pm.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\"\" Sunday Special Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Log Cabin,\u00a0Coldwater Stage Coach Stop, sponsored by Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation<\/em><\/h3>\n

This pioneer log building dates from about 1815 and is one of the town\u2019s earliest structures.<\/p>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nSunday, 10:00-4:00pm<\/p>\n

Located at 302 South Dickson Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674<\/p>\n

NO CHARGE \u2013 Donations accepted<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information contact Lori Johnson at 205-352-8977 or the Colbert County Tourism office at 256-383-0783[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Other Weekday\/All Week Events<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Miracle Worker,\u00a0Home of Helen Keller, Ivy Green<\/em><\/h3>\n

DATE<\/strong>
\nThursday, June 25, 2026
\nPlay also runs the following dates: June 12, June 13, June 19, June 20, July 10, July 11, July 16, July 17, July 18.<\/p>\n

For more info or to buy tickets, visit\u00a0Helen Keller Birthplace Website<\/a><\/p>\n

TIME<\/strong>
\nGates Open: 7:00 pm
\nShow Time: 8:00 pm<\/p>\n

ADMISSION<\/strong>
\nReserved Seating: $20.00
\nGeneral Admission: $15.00<\/p>\n

William Gibson\u2019s powerful drama depicting the early life of Helen Keller and the \u201cmiracle\u201d that occurred at the pump. The production has celebrated more than 60 years at Ivy Green, Helen Keller\u2019s home, Tuscumbia. Each performance is signed for the hearing impaired. For ticket information contact 256-383-4066.<\/p>\n

Please note: the main home is not open after 4pm.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Tours of Ivy Green<\/h3>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nMonday \u2013 Saturday, 8:30 \u2013 4:00 pm
\nSunday, CLOSED<\/p>\n

See the home where Helen Keller lived and the cottage where Anne Sullivan took young Helen to teach her to communicate and the famous well pump where the \u201cmiracle\u201d occurred.
\nFor more information, visit\u00a0Helen Keller Birthplace Website<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

ADMISSION<\/strong>
\n$10 (adults), $8 (seniors & AAA cardholders), $5 (children)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Helen Keller Library Book Sale, by Friends of the Library<\/em><\/h3>\n

June 22-27, 2026<\/p>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nMonday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00am \u2013 5:00 pm
\nTuesday, Thursday – 10:00am – 6:00pm
\nSaturday – 10:00am – 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Fill a bag for only $5.00! Includes books, CDs, DVDs, and magazines. Support your local library and pick up something new read.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

A Journey Through the Life of Helen Keller, by Helen Keller Public Library<\/em><\/h3>\n

June 26, 2026
\n2:00pm<\/p>\n

The library will host a program presented by Helen Keller’s great-grand niece, Keller Johnson Thompson. All ages welcome, free admission.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Story Walk, Spring Park, by Helen Keller Public Library<\/em><\/h3>\n

Permanent Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Story Walk installation in Spring Park hosts a rotating story for everyone to enjoy. Stop by each panel and follow the story as it unfolds around the park.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The Helen Keller Art Show\u00a0at Tennessee Valley Art Museum<\/em><\/h3>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nTuesday-Friday, 9:00 \u2013 5:00 pm
\nSaturday, 10:00 \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n

The exhibit runs from June 12th-27th and is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and\/or deaf-blindness.<\/p>\n

Also running is an exhibit entitled In the Water: Musical Heritage of the Shoals (June 16 – August 1). In the Water: The Musical Heritage of the\u00a0Shoals offers visitors a glimpse into the rich musical heritage here the Shoals told through objects drawn from private collections of many of the people and families\u00a0who were in the room when the magic of the ‘Muscle Shoals Sound’ was happening. The exhibit is co-curated by Michael Wright and draws upon his intimate knowledge and connections to help shape the story of not just FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio but saturates down to the people, places and stories that made that unique sound that shaped the music of a generation in the United States and beyond. It’s that musical magic that seems to have uniquely emerged here that makes people answer the question of “Why here?<\/i>” with “It’s just in the water.<\/i>“<\/div>\n
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Located at Tennessee Valley Art Museum, 511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674<\/p>\n

ADMISSION<\/strong>
\n$5 for Adults; $3 for Students
\nFree for TVAA Members and for Healthcare,\u00a0Education, and First Responders[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Tours of Belle Mont Mansion, sponsored by Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation<\/em><\/h3>\n

June 24-27, 2026
\n10:00am – 3:30pm<\/p>\n

Admission<\/strong>
\nAdults: $8.00
\nStudents, Military, 60+: $6.00 with valid ID
\nChildren 6-18: $4.00
\n5 and under: Free<\/p>\n

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Group Tours available if booked in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For more info, call: 256-381-5052 or email them at bellemontmansion@gmail.com
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Historic Glencoe Cemetary Tour, sponsored by Vulcan Materials<\/em><\/h3>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nMonday \u2013 Friday, 7:00 \u2013 4:00 pm
\nKeller & McDonald Family Cemetery (the resting place of Keller family members)<\/em><\/p>\n

Located at: Vulcan Rock Quarry, 23314 Highway 72, Tuscumbia, Al 35674
\nFor more information, please contact 256.383.7884, ext. 2[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Tuscumbia Railroad Depot Museum<\/h3>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION<\/strong>
\nTuesday \u2013 Friday, 9:00 \u2013 3:00 pm
\nLocated at 204 West 5th Street, Tuscumbia<\/p>\n

ADMISSION<\/strong>
\n$5.00[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Downtown Sidewalk Sale<\/h3>\n

JUNE 26-28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the Helen Keller Festival with Tuscumbia’s Downtown Merchants as they host a sidewalk sale. Go check out these fantastic deals and learn more about the great shops we have in downtown Tuscumbia![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Special Event Schedule [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”2″][vc_column_text] Friday Special Events [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] The Shoals Model Railroaders HOURS OF OPERATION Friday, 10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm Located at 206 West 5th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 (adjacent to the Tuscumbia depot) The HO scale railroad layout follows the Southern Railroad route between Chattanooga and Memphis and features historical models and features from Decatur,<\/p>\n

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