Nurse. Camp Founder. Revolutionary! 🩺
During #NationalNursesWeek, we're spotlighting an American public health pioneer.
Pauline Bray Fletcher, a graduate of Alabama A&M University, made history as the first Black registered nurse in Alabama and the first Black public health official in the state in 1909.
But she didn't stop there. Her tireless work with the Jefferson County Anti-Tuberculosis Association led her to found Camp Margaret Murray Washington, now known as Camp Fletcher, creating a much-needed sanctuary where Black children and women could heal, recuperate, and enjoy nature. In doing so, she defied societal norms and showcased why courage and perseverance despite the odds are so important to create necessary change!
#VisitVulcan during #NursesWeek2026 and step inside #RevolutionaryRoots to discover Pauline Fletcher's story alongside many other unsung voices that shaped our state's legacy as we commemorate #America250. Her courage is the very definition of #ThePowerOfNurses, and her story is one our state has waited too long to tell.
📌 Exhibit on view daily in the Vulcan Center
🔗 Plan your visit → click the link in bio!
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Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! We can't wait to see you for a wildly fun evening under the stars as we kick off Movies on the Mountain with Madagascar! 🦁🦓🦛🦒 #VisitVulcan
🎬 Movies on the Mountain kicks off TOMORROW NIGHT on Saturday, April 11!
Join us for a night under the stars at Vulcan Park featuring the classic animated film MADAGASCAR! 🦁🦓🦛🦒
🕖 Gates open at 7 PM
🎥 Showtime at 7:30 PM
📌 Bring your blankets & lawn chairs
🍿 FREE popcorn & cookies while supplies last!
🍬 Cotton candy, snacks, local vendor bites & more
🍷 Cash bar with beer & wine for adults
🥰 Meet & take photos with our beloved mascot “V”
🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW!
🔗 CLICK LINK IN BIO
#VisitVulcan
💙 Thank you to our presenting sponsor for April’s feature film, American Cast Iron Pipe Company!
🎬 Movies on the Mountain kicks off THIS Saturday, April 11!
Join us for a night under the stars at Vulcan Park featuring the classic animated film MADAGASCAR! 🦁🦓🦛🦒
🕖 Gates open at 7 PM
🎥 Showtime at 7:30 PM
📌 Bring your blankets & lawn chairs
🍿 FREE popcorn & cookies while supplies last!
🍬 Cotton candy, snacks, local vendor bites & more
🍷 Cash bar with beer & wine for adults
🥰 Meet & take photos with our beloved mascot “V”
🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW!
🔗 CLICK LINK IN BIO
#VisitVulcan
💙 Thank you to our presenting sponsor for April’s feature film, American Cast Iron Pipe Company!
🌸 Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Easter from all of us at Vulcan Park & Museum!
📌 We’re open today! Enjoy scenic views from 124 feet up, wander through 120+ years of history, explore 10 acres of Park grounds and trails, and shop local made treasures and Vulcan merch you won’t find anywhere else. Come see what makes everyone #VisitVulcan 😌
📸 @bclcreations
Spring break is a wrap and we had a blast! 😎🎉 From first-time visitors to returning Vulcan fans, thank you for spending time with us on the mountain. Whether you explored our exhibits, took in the view from the Observation Tower, or just soaked up some Magic City sunshine, our iron giant was glad to have your company! We can’t wait for you to #VisitVulcan again 💙
From the Alabama Theatre marquee to Vulcan watching over the hills ✨ our city has layers, and we stand tall for every single one 💪🏼
#VisitVulcan
📸 @schwab_kyle
BIG THANKS to the UAB Undergraduate Student Government Association for rolling up their sleeves and giving back to the Birmingham community right here at Vulcan! 💙
This amazing group of student volunteers tackled the special project of painting inside Vulcan Tower and we couldn’t be more impressed! 🎨🔨
We are so grateful for their time, energy, and effort and look forward to partnering with #UAB again on this incredible initiative! 🔥💚
Louphenia Thomas whose incredible work in her community led to a strong career in politics is one of many changemakers of Alabama celebrated in #RevolutionaryRoots!
#VisitVulcan and explore more about the revolutionaries who shaped our state’s legacy as we commemorate #America250.
📌 Exhibit on view daily, Monday through Sunday!
🔗 Plan your visit → click the link in bio!
Spring is always special at Vulcan Park! 🌸 Stroll our 10-acre grounds and trail, learn about 120+ years of Vulcan's history, and cap it off with a scenic view of the Magic City from 124 feet up! We're ready for the season — are you? #VisitVulcan #FirstDayOfSpring ☀️🌼
Business owner. Cosmetology teacher. Civil rights activist. Alabama House of Representatives! ✨📈
Fairfield native Louphenia Thomas was well-respected in the 50s and 60s through her community work and help to improve Black representation in the city council.
Thomas was later elected to the Alabama State Democratic Committee where she was encouraged by Judge Bob Vance and the Democratic party to run for legislative office in 1974, paving the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1978. Thomas is a reminder of the power of hard work and speaking up for what you believe in!
#VisitVulcan during #WomensHistoryMonth and step inside #RevolutionaryRoots to experience Thomas’s story alongside many other unsung voices that shaped our state’s legacy as we commemorate #America250.
📌 Exhibit on view daily, Monday through Sunday!
🔗 Plan your visit → click the link in bio!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘ Vulcan is feeling lucky after finding the pot of gold! Look to the sky tonight as he shines a festive green for all to see! 💛💰🌈 #VisitVulcan
