A legacy of collecting, preserving, and educating the community and beyond.
Formed in 1992, The Montgomery County Historical Society, a tax-exempt non-profit organization housed within the Figh Pickett Barnes School House, has been collecting, documenting, and sharing Montgomery County’s rich history. The Historical Society also seeks to collect and preserve the records of its historic house, the former early twenty-century home of the Barnes School for Boys.
Thank You for the Support!
The Montgomery County Historical Society is grateful for funding from local, state, and regional grant and government funders. As we begin 2026, we would like to recognize and thank those supporters. Alabama Historical Commission, Alabama Humanities Alliance, Alabama State Council of the Arts, The City of Montgomery, and Montgomery County.
MCHS Receives $75K Alabama Historical Commission Grant
The Montgomery County Historical Society was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from the Alabama Historical Commission in July of 2025 to transform the third floor of the historic Figh-Pickett House into a permanent interpretive exhibit space, create original educational materials, and expand public programming that connects Montgomery County’s local history to the broader story of Alabama. The funds [...]
