About Us
A Cultural Space, A Cultural Storehouse The Ballard House is a cultural space, dedicated to honoring the heritage, voices, and contributions of Birmingham's African American community in the decades from our city's founding, leading to and through, the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement. Learn More
Programs
Cultural Storehouse - Through its cultural & educational programs, historical research, exhibits, strategic planning initiatives in historical preservation, and educational programs of engaged dialogue, this cultural storehouse... Learn More
Events
We host cultural & educational programs and special events such as: tour groups, oral histories, community conversations, organizational meetings, receptions, community gatherings, book signings as well as visual & performing arts. Learn More
Over the last seven years, a core group of dedicated residents has worked to restore the building, bring a vibrant past alive, and share its relevance and lessons learned to children and adults today through comprehensive programming.
The Ballard House Project, Inc. (BH Project), seeks to preserve Birmingham’s African-American historic legacy and places. The organization hosts workshops, exhibits, and special events that educate children and adults while promoting awareness, dialogue, and a diverse community connection to its heritage and culture.
Creating a cultural space & gardens with programming that honors the history of Birmingham’s African-American community from the early 1900’s, it strives to educate and inspire, enhance community identity, enrich dialogue and understanding, bridge areas of discord, and contribute to the cultural economy of Birmingham.
We welcome your interest, visit, and/or generous donation of an oral history or charitable donation to the mission of The Ballard House Project, Inc.
Programming of Community Research, Dialogic Engagement, Mentoring, Reconciliation & Community Conflict Resolution
2025
Ballard-Hamilton House Scholars – High School
Discovering the Community’s Cultural Identity through Research, Engaged Dialogue, & Journaling Program includes Presentations from Community Leaders, Mentoring, Building Skills in Cooperation and Conflict Resolution.
Literacy-based, Weekly After-School Sessions (March-June, August-Feb)
Apply at info@ballardhouseproject.org
