Capitol Park is the former site of the Alabama Capitol building, which housed the state’s seat of government between 1826 and 1846. Though the building burned to the ground in 1923, its remains still stand at the park today, including the stone foundation of its rotunda and several of its columns. The park is managed by the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society and preserves the state’s 19th-century history in a public setting for residents and visitors to enjoy. It serves as a popular picnic site and offers a shaded pavilion adjacent to the capitol ruins that is available to the public for day use.

2828 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, Phone: 205-248-5311, Capitol Park Video

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