Alabama Mining Museum

This Museum is situated in Dora is “The Official State Coal Mining Museum of Alabama.”

The museum was given that special designation in 1984 when the Alabama State Legislature deemed it so, in an effort to help preserve the story of coal mining in the state from the time period between 1890 and 1940.

During those 50 years, the coal mining industry was a key driving force in the growth of cities such as Birmingham and surrounding communities.

You can learn about what it was like to live in a mining camp during that time period and it will give an idea of how big companies controlled everything from the area's schools and stores to medical care and housing.