2019 Bicentennial Legislative Visit

You’re invited to join the celebration as we mark Alabama’s 200th birthday as a state this year. Huntsville will be front and center February 22-24 for several Bicentennial events with the entire Alabama Legislature as we kickoff the celebration.

A limited number of tickets are available for purchase by Chamber members for the Bicentennial Blast Off reception with the legislature at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on February 22 and the Legislative breakfast on February 23 at the Westin Hotel.

Huntsville is where it all began 200 years ago. In July of 1819, Huntsville hosted delegates from across the Territory to draft our state’s first constitution. Later that year, Huntsville played host to the first session of the Alabama Legislature. The Chamber is excited to partner with the Huntsville/Madison County Bicentennial Committee, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Alabama Legislative Services Agency for the weekend’s events. The City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and Madison County are our official hosts.

There will be a Bicentennial Kickoff and Stamp Unveiling on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in Constitution Hall Park, located at 109 Gates Avenue SE. The U.S. Postal Service will officially debut the Alabama stamp, which features art taken at sunset at Cheaha State Park by photographer Joe Miller. No registration is required to attend this stamp unveiling.