Museums
W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
William Christopher Handy gave the world “St. Louis Blues,” “Memphis Blues” and “Beale St. Blues.” Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed “St. Louis Blues.”
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Admission charged
- Hours
- Open Tu-Sat. 10-4.
- Address
- 620 W. College St.
- Phone
- 256-760-6434
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Events in Florence
Jul
2
Spirit of Freedom Celebration
Jul
10–19
W.C. Handy Music Festival
Jul–Aug
31–1
Killen Founders Day
Sep
5–6
Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride and Native America Pow Wow in Waterloo
Sep
25–27
Oktoberfest
Oct
10
Alabama Renaissance Feast
Oct
17–18
Alabama Renaissance Faire
Oct–Nov
28–27
Shoals Piecemakers Quilt Guild Quilt Challenge