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1. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
2. Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park, Brierfield
3. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, McCalla
4. Bessemer Hall of History Museum
5. Arlington Antebellum Home, Elyton (Birmingham, 1871)
6. Smith-Harrison Museum, Columbiana
7. Confederate Memorial Park, Marbury

1. University of Alabama Campus
On April 4, 1865, a Union Brigade under Gen. John T. Croxton burned the University of Alabama. The Gorgas House and President's Mansion were two of only four university buildings that survived the attack.

2. Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park
The Confederate government purchased the furnace from the Bibb County Iron Company in 1863 and soon added a second furnace and rolling mill. In March 1865, the Union 10th Missouri Cavalry burned the Brierfield Ironworks.

3. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
Museum, gristmill, country store, pioneer cabins and remains of Tannehill Ironworks cold-blast furnaces which began Birmingham's iron industry.

4. Bessemer Hall of History Museum
Housed in renovated Southern Railway Terminal. Contains artifacts, documents, photographs, 1800s furnishings and farm implements, Civil War collection relating to 1862 28th Alabama Regiment, antique telephone display, library.

5. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens
Decorative arts museum, built c. 1850. Fine collection of 19th-century furniture, textiles, silver, paintings. Site where Union troops planned burning of University of Alabama. Gardens for weddings, tearoom for meetings and food-service events.

6. Smith-Harrison Museum
The museum includes family artifacts from Confederate General Robert E. Lee.

7. Confederate Memorial Park
Site of Alabama's only home for Confederate veterans. Two cemeteries contain 313 graves. Museum houses Civil War uniforms, weapons and equipment, plus many relics from Soldiers' Home. Walking & driving tours, nature trail, picnic areas.