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W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library

Florence | Lauderdale County

by 166 people

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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