Africatown Heritage House is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am – 5pm.
Phone: 251-206-5268 | 2465 Winbush St. Mobile, AL 36610
NEWS & EVENTS
2026 HERITAGE LECTURE SERIES
Africatown Heritage House is hosting its June 2026 Heritage Lecture Series event, a collection of speeches designed to touch on topics related to the Black experience, on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm.
ABOUT THE LECTURE: At the dawn of the new Millenium, Tori Adams assumed the position of MAMGA’s first ever female Grand Marshall. This is an accomplishment that only Adams has been able to achieve. As speaker for the Heritage Lecture Series, she will speak about her historic position while also giving background information on her family’s legacy in Africatown.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Administrative Law Judge Tori L. Adams is a native Mobilian who graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School and the University of South Alabama (USA). While attending USA, Judge Adams was elected as the Attorney General and the following year Chief Justice of the USA Student Goverment Association. She was selected to be a member of the USA Southerners and Southbounders Ambassador Programs. Prior to attending law school, she served as a minority college recruiter for USA. Judge Adams received a Juris Doctorate from the Howard University School of Law (HUSL). While attending the HUSL she was elected and served as the 1987 HUSL Class President. She was also selected as the Captain of the 1986-87 HUSL National Moot Team after winning the 1986 Annual Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Competition. Judge Adams retired after 25 years of state service from the Alabama Office of the Attorney General. While serving the citizens of Alabama she handled legal cases covering every division of the Attorney General’s Office (except capital litigation) and every county of the State of Alabama. She started her service as a trial prosecutor with a concentration on child victim prosecutions. In 1993, she started hearing administrative contested cases which resulted in a full-time docket covering some thirty (30) state entities and travel to every county in the State of Alabama. She was the first female and only black female Administrative Law Judge with statewide service. At the dawning of a new century Judge Adams was selected as the first and only black female to date to serve as the Grand Marshal of the MAMGA Mobile Mardi Gras festivities. A member of a seven (7) generation Mobile Adams family of primarily educators and contractors. Nelson Adams Middle School (Saraland) was named in honor of her great grandfather. Judge Adams continues to serve the citizens of Alabama as a part-time contract Administrative Law Judge with the State of Alabama. Judge Adams is married to Mr. Simon J. Holloway, a retired Vocational Counselor for the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
The History Museum of Mobile and Africatown Heritage House invite the public to attend this FREE Heritage Lecture Series event. Capacity is limited and guests are required to RSVP to attend by calling (251) 206-5268. For more information on the Heritage Lecture Series, contact Jessica Fairley, Africatown Heritage House Manager, by email at j.fairley@historymuseumofmobile.com.
FREEDOM MONOLOGUES + OPEN MIC NIGHT JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling, reflection, and creative expression at the Freedom Monologues & Open Mic Night Juneteenth Celebration, held at the Africatown Heritage House.
The centerpiece of the night, The Freedom Monologues, features three dynamic actresses performing original scenes that explore the meaning of freedom through the Black experience, past, present, and imagined futures. Through intimate, thought-provoking performances, these monologues invite the audience to reflect on liberation in its many forms.
Before the featured performance, the stage opens to the voices of the community. Local poets, including Mobile’s Poet Laureate, Alex “Huggy Bear” Lofton, will share original works that speak to identity, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward freedom.
The evening also welcomes new voices. Audience members are invited to step up to the mic and share their own poetry or prose, creating a space where personal stories and perspectives can be heard and celebrated.
This Juneteenth gathering is more than a performance; it’s a living conversation, honoring history while amplifying the voices shaping its future.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Seating is limited. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs. Short Dogs food truck will also be on site, so come hungry!
Questions? Contact Jessica Fairley, Manager of Africatown Heritage House: 251-206-5268
CULTURE FEST 2026
Join us for a powerful day of celebration, community, and culture at Culture Fest 2026 in historic Africatown!
On Saturday, July 25 from 1–5 PM, experience an afternoon filled with engaging activities, enriching moments, and soul-stirring entertainment that honors the African American experience and celebrates the enduring legacy of Africatown.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere where culture, history, and community come alive. From live performances to interactive experiences, Culture Fest 2026 offers something for everyone. Admission is FREE!
Come be part of a day of joy, reflection, and connection—where the spirit of Africatown shines and all are welcome!
Media Visits to Africatown Heritage House
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AFRICATOWN HERITAGE HOUSE CONSTRUCTED BY MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF MOBILE
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