Capital City Shape Note Singing

Capital City Shape Note Singing

July 17th, 20259:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Montgomery

Come and experience the power and beauty of four-part, a cappella shape-note singing – a vibrant Alabama musical tradition – at the 2025 Capital City Shape Note Singing!

 

We'll sing from four oblong shape-note tunebooks in use in Alabama: The Sacred Harp (1991 Edition); The Sacred Harp (Cooper revision); The Christian Harmony; and The Colored Sacred Harp.

 

Presented by the Alabama Center for Traditional Culture and the Alabama Folklife Association on Thursday, July 17 from 9:30am to 3pm at Old Alabama Town Loeb Reception Center in Montgomery, AL.

 

Newcomers welcome! Plan to bring a sack lunch or enjoy one of the many nearby restaurants for the noon break. Please contact Stefani Priskos at (334) 242-5143 or stefani@arts.alabama.gov for more information.

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    Old Alabama Town
    • 301 Columbus St.
    • Montgomery, AL 36104
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    Montgomery is located in the Montgomery & Selma Area of the South Alabama Region
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    Where to Stay

    Hampton Inn & Suites EastChase

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    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Montgomery EastChase

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-Downtown

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    Quality Inn & Suites near Gunter Annex Air Force Base

    Book a room at the Quality Inn & Suites hotel in Montgomery, AL

    Wingate by Wyndham

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    Hillcrest Manor Bed & Breakfast

    The 5,000-sq.-ft. grand mansion rebuilt around 1915 sits upon a hill overlooking the historic Garden District. Guestrooms have private, luxurious bathrooms and are furnished with fine European antiques. Breakfast is served each morning.

    Extended Stay America - Montgomery - Eastern Blvd.

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    The Woods RV Resort

    Campground on 20 beautiful acres with storm shelters, fishing. Convenient stores and restaurants within walking distance.

    Drury Inn and Suites Montgomery

    Experience Drury’s comfortable rooms, award-winning service and many free extras. Conveniently located off 1-85, the Drury Inn & Suites offers direct access to Alabama’s historic capitol.
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    Where to Eat

    Island Delight Caribbean Restaurant at Dexter

    Traditional Island comforts in a lively setting with vibrant Jamaican flag-colored walls & decor.

    Vintage Year

    Not only does the word "vintage" refer to wine, it also characterizes excellence and lasting popularity, a definition that Vintage Year certainly lives up to.

    Chris' Famous Hot Dog

    Founded in 1917, Chris' Hotdogs have been enjoyed by every walk of life. We are one of the only hotdog and hamburger restaurants in the area and the oldest family owned and operated local american food restaurant in Montgomery, AL. Chris’ is a place ...

    Pannie-George's Kitchen - Montgomery

    he name Pannie-George’s comes from the combining names of our grandparents Mary and George Taylor. However, the restaurant pays respect to these colossal figures in the life of their children and their community. Pannie is the nickname for Mary Taylo...

    Island Delight Caribbean Restaurant at Dexter

    Traditional Island comforts in a lively setting with vibrant Jamaican flag-colored walls & decor.

    Peyton’s Place

    Peyton’s Place was established in August 2002. The passion for cooking for others and making them happy with good food remains to be our guiding principle through almost a decade that we have been serving you delightful meals that compliment your mea...

    Island Delight Caribbean Restaurant at Dexter

    Traditional Island comforts in a lively setting with vibrant Jamaican flag-colored walls & decor.

    Brenda's Bar-B-Q Pit

    BBQ restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama.

    Sa Za Serious Italian Food

    Walking into SA ZA is an absolute feast for all your senses. SA ZA is set in a hip atmosphere with bold colors, exposed brick walls, historic hardwood floors and eye-catching artwork. With the energy from the music, the open kitchen, and the local ar...
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    What to See & Do

    Freedom Rides Museum/ Historic Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station

    Learn how young people using non-violent protest helped end segregated travel in the South. A historic building, exhibits, media, and artworks explore this compelling story.

    Enlisted Heritage Hall

    Displays and exhibits from early ballooning days to present. Era uniforms, artifacts. Highlights: Memorial Plaza, AC-47 gunship, B-52 tail gun, B-17 ball turret.

    The Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery

    Gallery, located in the RSA Tower downtown, provides an ongoing showcase of the work of Alabama artists in all media.

    Historic Holt Street Baptist Church

    First organized as a part of Bethel Baptist Church, Holt Street Church was built in 1913. Reverend A. W. Wilson was pastor of this church for more than 50 years during one of the most important parts of civil rights history. Participants of the Montg...

    Alabama Civil Rights Tourism

    The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s reshaped the history of the United States – and the world – leaving a legacy that is both vibrant and inspiring, yet fragile. In Alabama, the cities of Montgomery, Birmingham, Selma and Tuskegee are ho...

    Rosa Parks Museum and Children's Wing

    State-of-art museum depicting events that started the Bus Boycott and early Civil Rights Movement. Interactive, multi-media presentation. Take time machine ride through 1800s.

    Gateway Park Golf Course

    Gateway Park Golf Course features a 9-hole course, driving range, short-game practice area and clubhouse with beautiful scenic views of the course and surrounding park.

    Harriott II Riverboat

    Docked by the Riverwalk Amphitheater, the Harriott II hosts public and private cruises with food, drinks, music, entertainment, and fun along the scenic Alabama River.

    Civil Rights Memorial

    The Civil Rights Memorial honors those who died during the Civil Rights Movement and serves as a vehicle for education and reflection about the struggle for equality.
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