Confederate Memorial Park (Marbury, Alabama)
Confederate Memorial Park is a historic site located in Marbury, Autauga County, Alabama. It encompasses the former site of the Confederate Soldiers' Home, which operated from 1902 to 1939, providing housing and care for indigent and disabled Confederate veterans and their wives or widows.
The park serves as a museum and memorial dedicated to the lives of these veterans and the history of the Confederate Soldiers' Home. Visitors can explore historic buildings, including a restored chapel, a museum showcasing artifacts from the home, and the cemetery where over 300 residents are buried.
The park's museum exhibits detail the daily life of residents, the operations of the home, and the broader context of Confederate veteran support in the early 20th century South. Educational programs and events are held throughout the year to further engage the public with this history. Confederate Memorial Park is administered by the Alabama Historical Commission.