Heritage park was founded to preserve the early historic landmarks of the City of Semmes.

The Semmes one-room schoolhouse built in 1902, is the oldest continuous-in-use school in the State of Alabama and is listed on the Alabama Historical Landmarks list. It was given this designation on August 25, 1994. It is located on land that was donated for a school and a church by Thomas Jefferson Howell. The schoolhouse was moved across the road in 1917, next to the new Semmes School. In 1994, a group of volunteers, former students, teachers, and community citizens formed “Alumni and Friends of Semmes School, Inc., a non-profit 501(c) 3 volunteer organization, in order to preserve the 1902 one-room Semmes School and return it to its original location. The Mobile County School Board had planned to tear down the school but their plans changed as a result of the persuasive efforts of a group of concerned citizens. The Mobile County School Board gave the organization a 99-year lease of the original property and the school was moved back to its original site in 1998. The school was restored to its 1902 condition in 1999 by volunteers and with donations from the community.

Address: 3871 Wulff Rd, Semmes, AL 36575

Several other structures have a home at Heritage Park. The Malone Chapel is a replica of Mt. Pleasant Church which was originally located here. A small cabin depicts home life from many years ago. The McCrary Store is the newest addition to the park and represents an old store originally in Semmes.

In 2022, Semmes Heritage Park became a City Park at the request of Alumni & Friends of Semmes School, Inc. The City of Semmes continues to preserve and maintain the park as well as hold several annual events there. The events include Heritage Day and Old Fashioned Christmas and are intended to remember our history. 

For an informative trip down memory lane or a further look at the history of this park and its events, connect to Mrs.Jeanette Byrd’s blog at Visit Semmes Heritage Park Blog.

Are you searching for a charming and elegant venue to host your special occasions? Look no further than Malone Chapel! Our exquisite chapel is available for weddings, baby showers, and a variety of events that deserve a touch of timeless beauty.

Field trips provide education through hands-on history! Members from several local organizations including Alumni & Friends School, Inc and Creative Collective of Talents and Time pair with the City to provide a look back in history during field trips at Semmes Heritage Park. Contact the City of Semmes for more information.

Elizabeth Lovelady
Community Relations Director

Phone: (251) 300-0259
Fax: (251) 649-7711
Email: events@cityofsemmesal.gov
Address: City Hall-Building Department One Main Street Semmes, AL 36575
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1757 Semmes, AL 36575
Office Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Phone: (251) 649-5752
Fax: (251) 649-5788
Email: krestonworthington@cityofsemmesal.gov
Address: City Hall-Building Department One Main Street Semmes, AL 36575
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1757 Semmes, AL 36575
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm