W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
Florence | Lauderdale County
William Christopher Handy gave the world “St. Louis Blues,” “Memphis Blues” and “Beale St. Blues.” Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed “St. Louis Blues.”
Street Address:
620 W. College St.
Florence,
AL
35630
Mailing Address:
217 E. Tuscaloosa St.
Florence,
AL
35630-5360
Phone:
256-760-6434
Website URL:
www.florenceal.org/Community_Arts
operation schedule:
Open Tu–Sat. 10–4
Admission:
Admission charged
Payments:
Personal Checks
Travelers Checks
handicap accommodations:
all one level, no steps
levered door handles
toilet access from front of wheelchair
toilet access from side of wheelchair
support bars for toilets
wheelchair-level restroom sinks
wheelchair-level water fountains
wheelchair-level phones
designated parking spaces


