Discovery Hall at the Alabama Nature Center NaturePlex fun for all
Museums & Historic Spots
Fort Toulouse / Jackson Park ( 334 ) 567-3002 • 2521 W . Fort Toulouse Road , Wetumpka www . fttoulousejackson . org Located on the banks of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers , Fort Toulouse has over 5,000 years of history , with occupations from Hernando DeSoto in 1450 and the French in 1717 . Fort Jackson was built in 1814 by General Andrew Jackson , marking the end of the Creek Indian War . “ Living History ” reenactments are scheduled regularly .
Buena Vista Mansion ( 334 ) 365-3690 • 641 County Road 4 E , Prattville This circa-1830 antebellum home , was the first Autauga County entry to the National Register of Historic Places . Andrew Jackson allegedly patterned the staircase at his home after visiting . Stop by for a tour on Tuesdays !
The Prattaugan Museum ( 334 ) 361-0961 • 102 E Main Street , Prattville www . autaugahistory . org This museum is filled with a collection of artifacts and objects pertaining to Autauga County , one of the oldest counties in the state of Alabama .
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Wetumpka Impact Crater ( 334 ) 567-4637 • 6246-6422 AL-21 Wetumpka www . wetumpkaimpactcrater commission . org 81.5 million years ago , an 6.5-kilometer-wide asteroid hit what is now Wetumpka . The Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission , The City of Wetumpka , Elmore County , and Auburn University hold annual Crater Tour and Lecture Events during the early winter each year .
Prattville Creative Arts Center ( 334 ) 595-0854 • 342 South Chestnut Street , Prattville www . prattvilleal . gov The Creative Arts Center is nestled along the Autauga Creek , right next to the beautiful Autauga Creekwalk . It is home to The Art Gallery , which features works by members of the Prattauga Art Guild and guest artists .
Elmore County Museum ( 334 ) 567-5097 • 112 S Main Street , Wetumpka This small museum shares the history of Elmore County and its people . It displays both permanent and temporary exhibits , and provides educational programs year round .
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