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Trending: Vulcan® Park and Museum tops off another successful year

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2016!

A LOOK AT THE HAPPENINGS ATOP RED MOUNTAIN AT VULCAN® PARK AND MUSEUM NUTS AND BOLTS A LOOK INTO LINN-HENLEY

Betty Steinmetz and survivors Ruth Siegler, Max Herzel, Max Steinmetz and Riva Hirsch enjoying the opening reception for the exhibit in the Linn-Henley Gallery.

Never forget: Alabama Holocaust survivors commemorated through art in "Darkness into Life" By: Andrea Walker – al.com

It's been over 70 years, but Max Steinmetz still vividly remembers the horrors he was subjected to during a very dark era in history, known as the Holocaust. As you listen to his story, you eerily become transported to Poland 1940, standing amongst lines of other persecuted Jews as they were solemnly marched to the "Selection" as Steinmetz recalls. "There was a soldier with a leather whip standing before us. He looked at you and would tell you either to go to the left or the right. I went to the right, my mother, father, and little sister had to go to the left. We found out

later that the people who had to go left were sent immediately to Mitzi Levin infront of her painting “Moment of Truth.” the gas chamber to be killed. I never saw my family again."

Max is one of 20 Alabama survivors needed to be preserved through Director of Education at Vulcan Park & who bravely tell their story again works of art. Museum. "We wanted to partner with the and again to as many diverse crowds Holocaust Education Center to showcase this who will listen. They don't falter in The "Darkness Into Life" exhibit exhibit to a broader audience and further their recollections. The memories profiles the lives of nine Birmingham help these survivors in telling their stories to flow through them as if those horrific survivors before, during, and after this new generation." events happened only moments the Holocaust through photography ago. "For many survivors there is a and original artwork. Each survivor "For us, this partnership is huge. We are excited compelling drive to tell their story, to endured their own unique experience, that so many people have an opportunity to bear witness for those that perished," but the exhibit also captures how they see it," agrees Rebecca Dobrinski, Executive says Ann Mollengarden, Education rebuilt their life in a new country, and Director of the Birmingham Holocaust Director of the Birmingham Holocaust become contributing members to the Education Center. Education Center. "Their testimonies Birmingham community. and speaking engagements provide This complete article can be found on al.com. solace that this cataclysmic event This local connection to Birmingham To learn more about Max’s story and those of that they survived will not be denied prompted Vulcan Park & Museum the other survivors, take a moment to reflect or forgotten after they are gone." to work alongside the Birmingham inside the exhibit in the Linn-Henley Gallery Holocaust Education Center to host at Vulcan Park and Museum. “Darkness Into It was during a local remembrance the exhibit. "Birmingham has a rich Life” is open until May 16, 2016. event that artists Becky Seitel and cultural history that most locals have Mitzi Levin decided that these stories no idea about," says Mark Akerman,

2 WINTER 2016 @VISITVULCAN HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST

Photo Credit: Nik Layman Photo Credit: Nik Layman Vulcan® Park and Museum is dedicated to our community. 2015 was a year worth noting for several of Vulcan’s signature events. Here you’ll find us celebrating The Vulcans Community Awards 2015, the inaugural Vulcan Classic basketball game, rocking out at the 11th season of Vulcan AfterTunes, Photo Credit: Nik Layman honoring our service men and women at the 3rd annual Thank-A-Vet program, hosting the City of Birmingham’s holiday lighting ceremony, and cheering on the teams at the 10th annual Birmingham Bowl. Thank you to all of our community partners and sponsors who help us fulfill our mission through these events

year after year. Photo Credit: Beau Latham Photo Credit: Beau Latham

VISITVULCAN.COM 3 NUTS AND BOLTS HUGE HAPPENINGS I DO WITH A VIEW HAVE A MARRIAGE AS STRONG AS IRON AFTER SAYING “I DO” WITH THE BEST VIEW IN THE CITY

BIRMINGHAM REVEALED For 2016, Birmingham Revealed offers up another round of our city’s creative best. Here’s what’s in store:

Jazz in Birmingham March 10 5:00 p.m. $8 Members | $10 Non-Members Samford University students, under the direction of Dr. Grant Dalton, will provide an evening of jazz music with performances dedicated to Birmingham’s rich jazz heritage. Many of the region’s greatest jazz musicians and composers have roots that are distinctly Birmingham. A Slippery Slope: The Consequences of Hate April 21 5:00 p.m. $8 Members | $10 Non-Members

A Slippery Slope: The Consequences of Hate is a musical performance that includes original poetry and scores by Deborah Layman, BHEC Vice President of Development, and Dr. Alan Goldspiel, chair of University of Montevallo's Department of Music. The performance by The Seasoned Performers will include readings from personal testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Joining Dr. Alan Goldspiel on guitar are violinist Marilyn Pipkin and featured vocalist Gabriel Tajeu. The performance is a combination of the traditional Klezmar melodies from Eastern European Jewish culture and African-American spirituals. The music and readings together are used to parallel the struggles of Alabama's Holocaust survivors and the Civil Rights Movement.

Tickets for both performances can be purchased at visitvulcan.com

4 WINTER 2016 HUGE HAPPENINGS @VISITVULCAN Once again, Vulcan® Park and Museum is offering couples the chance to marry or renew their vows on the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day – with Vulcan as their witness. The knowledgeable staff of GoPro Event Solutions coordinates the ceremonies that will take place on the City Overlook with beautiful Downtown Birmingham as the backdrop. Packages include an intimate 30-minute, outdoor ceremony performed by a licensed officiate, a keepsake bridal bouquet and boutonniere, professional photographs, and a champagne toast for the bride and groom. Reservations are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Participating vendors include the following: Custom announcement by Allison R. Banks, Amerson Events, Cakes by Audrey, Event Rentals Unlimited, Florals by RD Designs, Jennifer Woodbery Photography, and Savoie Catering. For package details or to make a reservation, log on to visitvulcan.com or call 205.933.1409 x.113.

March 19 | April 16 | May 14 SPRING WALKING TOURS 9:00 a.m. - Noon $10 Members | $12 Non-Members Join Vulcan® Park and Museum and friends for an educational and fun walking tour series of Birmingham’s neighborhoods. The series will begin on March 19 with a tour of Parkside. Starting with Railroad Park and Regions Field, Parkside quickly grew into a vital neighborhood that has attracted an explosion of building projects, tourists and visitors from all over Birmingham. Our tour focuses on the power of good design to invigorate development. The series will continue on April 16 with the Historic Retail/Theater District. The renovated Lyric Theatre is the centerpiece of recent development south of 20th Street. We’ll visit the Lyric and explore the history and revitalization of its neighbors. With new apartments, office buildings, lofts, hotels and restaurants, this area showcases the active investment in downtown Birmingham. Vulcan® Park and Museum will end the series at Forest Park. Jeff Dungan, AIA, is known for his modern approach to traditional vernaculars and classical architecture and few people are more knowledgeable on historic architectural styles. Dungan will lead through Forest Park, identifying styles, materials and proportions that resonate in timeless residences. Registration required at visitvulcan.com.

Photo Credit: Ted Tucker Photo Credit: Ted Tucker Photo Credit: Ted Tucker DETERMINATION, DRAMA, AND DARING: THE LIFE OF LOUISE WOOSTER April 6 5:00 p.m. $8 Members | $10 Non-members

This show, commissioned by Vulcan® Park and Museum, was a huge hit at the inaugural performance during the 2015 Birmingham Revealed cultural series. Vulcan® Park and Museum and the UAB School of Public Health will once again partner to bring the one-woman drama back during National Public Health Week.

Birmingham “madam” and humanitarian Louise Wooster lived a life unimaginable, complete with tragedy, comedy and her infamous dalliance with John Wilkes Booth. Referencing Birmingham’s rough and tumble early days, this one-woman show presents Wooster as she promotes herself, leaving the audience to decide what was fact, fiction or fantasy. Join playwright and actress Ellise Mayor in this production, drawn from archival research and Wooster’s, The Autobiography of a Magdalen.

VISITVULCAN.COM 5 NUTS AND BOLTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN Vulcan® Park and Museum Annual Report FY 2014-2015

When Vulcan Park Foundation reopened Vulcan® Park and Museum in 2004, one comprehensive mission was crafted to lay the groundwork for the future of the organization and to pave the way for its enormous potential: To preserve and promote Vulcan as the symbol for the Birmingham region, to advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s history and culture, and to encourage exploration of the region.

Vulcan® Park and Museum people who added to the rich fabric As Vulcan® Park and Museum continually seeks new ways to bring of our unique community, allowed celebrates the successes of this mission to life to enrich the guests to appreciate where we 2015 and looks forward to an lives of the tens of thousands of came from, recognize our progress, exciting 2016, we invite you annual visitors – not to mention the and appreciate our potential. to take an active role. Invest in lives of the citizens who experience future generations by visiting, Vulcan in some way, every day. In Living Legends, a new annual volunteering and supporting our fiscal 2015, new programs were program created in partnership programs and exhibitions. Since created while long-time favorites with Bright House Networks, gave Vulcan® Park and Museum is a were embraced by new audiences. students the opportunity to interact nonprofit organization, your gifts and learn from community leader and memberships are needed to The fall of 2014 saw tremendous Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr. During continue to expand our renown success with the creation of this forum, presented in recognition and new educational programs and The Vulcans Community Awards of Black History Month, students community events. recognition program. This mission- were inspired by the challenges driven fundraiser recognizes Dr. Arrington overcame during his Join us in making sure that the citizens from the Birmingham region terms in office. colossal icon of our citizens’ who exemplify pride, leadership determined spirit is not just and progress, just as Vulcan has The final aspect of our mission preserved but thrives for another symbolized for 111 years. In is now being upheld in a new, 111 years. its inaugural year, nearly 200 exciting, and creatively artistic way. individuals were nominated and 13 Vulcans on Parade, the brainchild Sincerely, recipients were honored for their of five young professionals in our contributions to the betterment of community, takes Vulcan from his life in our community. pedestal and strategically places him in the community for all to A partnership with the Italian see! Human-scale replicas of American Heritage Society allowed Vulcan, painted by local artists to us to bring La Storia: Birmingham’s showcase our area’s many cultural Earl F. Hilliard, Jr. Italian Community to the Linn- institutions, encourage exploration Chairman Henley Gallery. This fascinating of our region. Be on the lookout exhibit, dedicated to preserving for more Vulcans on Parade in the and sharing the stories of the coming year! @VISITVULCAN Vulcan® Park and Museum Condensed Financials 2014-2015

TOTAL INCOME

Park and Museum Operations $798,150 Grants and Contributions $338,725 Government $483,962

Total $1,620,087

TOTAL EXPENSES LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable $7,323 Accrued expenses $10,282 Deferred revenue $70,717 Total Liabilities $88,322

Net Assets Unrestricted $1,841,938 Temporarily Restricted $21,916

Total Net Assets $1,863,854

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,952,176

Visitor Experience $646,090 ASSETS Educational Programs $327,636 Community Outreach $325,453 Cash and cash equivalents $264,485 Certificates of deposit - General and Administrative $187,863 Contributions receivable, net $40,513 Fundraising $138,577 Accounts receivable $39,194 Prepaid expenses $28,284 Trademark, net of amortization $7,526 Total $1,625,618 Gift shop inventory $75,486 Property and equipment, net $1,477,622 Investment assets held by others $19,066

Total Assets $1,952,176

VISITVULCAN.COM 7 NUTS AND BOLTS THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

From left to right: The Vulcans Community Awards 2014; Mayor Bell blows out the candles at Vulcan’s 111th Birthday Bash; Phase one of Vulcans on Parade installed with artists.

$10,000 AND UP Virginia S. Ladd CityVision, Inc. Michael Sznajderman Alabama Media Group Claire Silberman Neal R. Berte Alabama State Council on the Arts $500 TO $999 Curt and Brandy Lee Pamela Smith City of Birmingham Alice M. Bowsher Dale Wayne and Neva Harmon Patrick Cather EBSCO Industries, Inc. Brian Giattina Dan K. Anderson Paul A. Wooldridge Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Claire Friday David and Pat Carder Paul S. and Linda P. Berthon Bureau Claude B. and Katherine Nielsen David E. Knox Phil and Joette Thrower Italian American Heritage Society Colean and Shane Black David Nix Ricardo and Anita Herring Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Don Scivley Deborah Tarantino Richard and Virginia Stewart Laclede Group Foundation Donald and Ronne Hess Deidra Perry Rick Mackay Linn-Henley Charitable Trust Green Resource Center for Alabama Donald H. McFall Robert S. Parker Protective Life Corporation Janis G. Massie Doreen G. Oyadomari Rosemary H. Strouss Stewart M. Dansby JoAnn S. Weber Dudley and Mary Neal Reynolds Roy C. Green Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust Joseph M. Dennis Edgar G. Aldridge Samuel D. Herring The Daniel Foundation of Alabama Lathrop W. and Garland C. Smith, Jr. Elaine G. Culver Sandra Yates Vulcan Materials Company Lucille R. Thompson Felix M. Drennen Scott L. Berte Mary L. Boston Frank J. Dawson Stephen M. and Jean P. Pierce $5,000 TO $9,999 Wayne W. Killion George Drouant Steve and Glenda Hester Alabama Gas Corporation Gregory L. Vitalis Susan Haynes Alabama Humanities Foundation $250 TO $499 Hillary Carnel Tabitha Holcombe-Crocker Alabama Tourism Department Aaron Chitlangia Hubert C. Nall Tara Cambardella Altec Industries, Inc. Alec Grant J. Mason and June Davis, Jr. Teresa D. Dupree Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama AMAZE Design,Inc. J. Wray and Joan B. Pearce Thomas F. Talbot Bright House Networks Bruce and Kim Rogers Jack P. Faulkner Thomas R. Cosby Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Cobbs Allen & Hall Inc. Jacob and Jennifer VanLoock Torrey Dekeyser Dale’s Seasoning, Inc. Darlene Negrotto James C. Griffo United Way of Central Alabama EBSCO Industries, Inc. Debra L. and Shelby S. Mackey James C. Walker Victor T. Adamo HealthSouth Foundation Don Kirkland James F. Ozment William F. Jones Junior League of Birmingham Eleanor Sklenar James H. Beasley William Stoeffhaas Vulcan Painters, Inc. Energen Corporation James Rushing Wyatt R. and Susan N. Haskell Warren Averett, LLC Glenn Goedecke James W. Emison John C. Thompson Janeen L. Arbuckle UP TO $99 $2,500 TO $4,999 Joseph C. Lambert Jared and Dana Kling Ada T. and T. J. Ingram AT&T Joseph D. Dumontier Jeanne L. Jackson Adam S. Balzli Birmingham Southern College Kay K. Bains Jeffrey Burson Alan J. Dreher Cumulus Media, Inc. Lee W. Handley Jennifer S. Kilburn Alan R. Dimick J. Scott and Cameron Vowell Mayer Electric Supply Company Joyce K. Lanning Albert G. Folcher, Jr. Luckie & Co. McMillan’s Big & Tall Jim and Jane Hicks Alton B. Parker lululemon usa inc. Stephen A. Yoder John H. Owens Amanda Morris Mike and Anne Warren Victor H. Hanson, II John L. Cobb Amber and Jon Ginop O’Neal Steel, Inc. William N. Clark Karen K. and Eugene C. Jones Andrew Guyton ProAssurance Corporation Katelyn Wilbanks Andy Page The Thompson Foundation $100 TO $249 Katherine E. Billmeier Angela and Greg Olexa Valerie A. Abbott Adam Shory Kathryn J. Mathis Angelo Tomasso Alaina Pineda Kevin Whitaker Annette Drummonds $1,000 TO $2,499 Andrew and Catherine Meehan Lamar and Gail Vaughn Arlene Linder Alabama Power Company Andy Thrower Lara Guin Arthur and Joyce Serwitz Birmingham Track Club Ann D. Florie Laura and Tony Czaplicki Barbara D. Waltz Bradley Arant Boult Cumming LLP Anne-Marie Gianoudis Laura Kate Lindsey Betty D. Womack Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Beth and Brian Bucher Lauralee E. and Morgan F. Barnes Brian and Heather Collins Cadence Bank Beth Parker Lee and Sally Morris Brian and Joan Watkins Children’s Hospital of Alabama Betty B. and Wynn Alby Lelia G. Neil Britain Till Clifford M. Spencer Birmingham Chapter Charms, Inc. Leonard J. Kostek Brooks T. Adams Daniel F. Sansone c/o Joyce Roberts Lora L. Griggs Cameron and LaJuana Buchina Don Logan Brenda Hackney M. B. and James G. Donald Camille and David Seale Gregory R. Hodges Bruce L. Liles Mac Moorer Carol Ann Hobby International Wines Carl E. Jones Marci Turner Carol Ball Kay O’Dell Carlton and Barbara Kelley Marianne M. Schoel Carol Gordon Lawrence Whatley Carol A. McCoy Marketing 24/7 Inc Carol Walker Philip A. Morris Carol A. Smith Martha J. Weber Carolyn and Lawrence Garrity Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable Charles A. McCallum Matt Helms Cedrick and Cynthia D. Thomas Foundation Charles Boyd Matthew H. and Mary Lembke Charles E. Hatcher Southpace Properties, Inc. Charles R. Katholi Michael A. Nelson Charles K. Brammer, Jr. Steven B. Davis Charles S. Caldwell Michael and Susan Matlock Charles M. Burkett The Birmingham Racing Commission Christopher Duncan Michael L. McKerley Charles O. Baker

8 WINTER 2016 @VISITVULCAN Charles Turnbough, Jr. Kelly Lamkin Stacey L. Jones Over the Mountain Journal Charles W. Bowman Ken Martin Stanley K. Clark Piggly Wiggly Birmingham Cheryl H. Williams Kevin and Amy Weaver Sterling Shaw Project Corporate Leadership Birmingham Cheryl O. Fox Kiah Phillips Steve Dapkus Protective Life Corporation Christopher Mouron Kyle and Kirby Newell Steven and Valerie Thomas Pyro Productions, Inc Clarence and Elaine Williams, Jr. L. C. Simpson Stewart and Missy Waddell Railroad Park Clarence Stallworth, III Lanny R. and Karen Lewis Teri and Michael Gafford Red Mountain Park D. Deon Neighbors Laurita Barnes Terry P. Pegues Red Mountain Photo Booth Dan Gavin Lawrence D. and Maria B. Katz The Women’s Network Red Mountain Theatre Company David and Cindy Kingrey Lee and Debra Wallace-Padgett Theodore M. Kluz Regions Financial Corporation David C. Rickey Leslie W. Springer Thomas A. Wilson Repicci’s Italian Ice David E. Hope Linda W. Williams Thomas and Johanna Lewis Ruffner Mountain Nature Center David Larussa Lyndell R. Brewis Thomas E. Hunt Samford University Department of History David M. and Ray C. Epperson Lynette Mazer Thomas E. Norwood Smithsonian Magazine Deborah Shevin Madeline and Greg Williams Thomas E. Simpkins Southern Museum of Flight Diane M. McFarland Madeline Williams Thomas J. Adams Special Occassions Dixie A. Bauder Maggie Blow Thomas Patchen Style Advertising Donald Guthrie Marc A. Corsini Thomas Taylor Summit Media Donald Horn, Jr. Margaret Ellard Timothy A. Brown The Home Depot Donald L. Cook Maria Alvarez Timothy L. Hardy UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Dorothy H. Vines Maria and Richard Miree Tracy N. Pool UAB College of Education Dorothy Mueller Maria Pak Vicky Dennis UAB School of Engineering Drew Knox Marie Gwarjanski Wade Sellers UAB School of Public Health E.T. Brown Mark R. and Anna A. Batten William B. Parker Vulcan Materials Company Edgar G. Aldridge Martha A. Rich William C. Decas Vulcan Painters, Inc. Elizabeth and David Newton Martha A. Stevenson William F. and Elaine Swoger Warren Averett, LLC Elizabeth Koulourides Mary A. Jones William F. Orr WBRC Fox 6 News Ellen Elsas Mary Frances and Ted Cull William H. Amberson WELD for Birmingham Ellen Gambrell Mary Jo B. Borgini-Nicastro William L. and Janet Forbes, Jr. What’s Happening in Bham Elyse Dengler Mary Pat Manogue William L. and Kathryn S. Howard Yellowhammer Creative Emanuel V. Orfanon Maryann F. Brown William T. and Loretta H. Cronier Emily F. Omura Matt and Brenna Tucker VOLUNTEERS Frank and Jenny Barry Max Michael IN-KIND April Sides Frank Wagner Melanie K. Davis Alabama Media Group Barb Kelley Fred A. Duran, Jr. Michael and Naomi Brenner AlaBev Carlton Kelley Frederick Lamance Michael B. and Pamela B. Worrell Bright House Networks Cathy Lee Gailya G. Sargent Michael L. Stein Buffalo Rock, Inc. Charles Hatcher GE Foundation Michael R. Mills Cumulus Media, Inc. Cynthia Sanders George G. Ruff, Jr. Michael Ragoza Piggly Wiggly Birmingham Cynthia Walton Gonzalo Gurmendi Miss Morgan R. Berney Pyro Productions, Inc. David Littlefield Gordon Graham Mitchell Spears Dee Haywood Graham C. Boettcher N. T. Williams COMMUNITY PARTNERS Ella Boone Greg and Melinda Groover Nancy E. Alexander 98.3 FM La Jefa Radio Gary Bostany H E. Logue Neal D. Van Marter ABC 3340 Haley Jennings H. Kenneth Dillon Olivia E. Alison Alabama Baby and Child Magazine Ian Fisher Haley and Justin Edwards Owen Blomeley Alabama Humanities Foundation Kathryn DeCola Hallie H. and Bruce A. Rawls Pamela Ellis Alabama Media Group Mary Viruleg Heather and Gebran Chahine Patricia A. Portuese Alabama Power Company Meghan McCollum Henrietta S. Emack Patricia A. Williams Alabama Public Television Nancy Belcher Henry Ballard Patricia Cleveland Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Richard Kassouf Holly Murr Patricia R. Powell Alabama State Council on the Arts Rita Johnson J. D. Fraley Patty A. Pilkerton Alabama Tourism Department Tanya Jackson J. Michael Reed Paul Hancock Alagasco J. Sharp Gillespy Peter and Ann Furst Altec Industries, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS J.L. Shaia Pfizer Foundation American Red Cross - Birmingham Chapter Earl F. Hilliard, Jr., Chair, Magic City Films/ J.W. and Marian Dinan Phillip and Abby Ratliff B-Metro Magazine The Hunt-Hilliard Law Firm Jack W. Trigg, Jr. Phoebe E. Howell BACHE Cultural Passport Program Guin Robinson, Vice-Chair Jacob Kosoff Piatt and Anne Marie Gray Birmingham Airport Authority Suzanne Lane, Treasurer, O’Neal Steel, James A. Tyson, Jr. R. D. and Terri N. Glasgow Birmingham Army Recruiting Company Inc. James and Judith Cullinan Ralph H. Smith Birmingham Barons Lawrence Whatley, Secretary, HealthSouth James Goolsby Ralph L. Sokol Birmingham Children’s Theatre Corporation James H. Raynes Randall Shepherd Birmingham City Schools Brian Giattina, Giattina Aycock James L. Griner Ray and Karine M. Kersh Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine Architecture Studio, Inc. James Lott Raymond H. Emmerson Birmingham History Center Colean Black, Alagasco James O. and Carolyn Gay, Jr. Richard D. Meyer Birmingham Mountain Radio Darlene Negrotto, Vulcan Park and James W. Conrad Richard Robbins Birmingham Parent Magazine Museum Jane Kelly Richard Storm, III Birmingham Southern College Dave Rickey, Rickey Communications JD Weeks Richard W. and Patricia R. Sprague Birmingham Track Club Don A. Scivley, Alabama Power Company Jeffrey I. Stone Rita C. Constantine Birmingham Zoo John Thompson, Community Volunteer Jerry P. Winfield Robert A. Hendrix Blue-Star Museums Keith Herron, Regions Financial Jessica Elam Robert A. Oster Bright House Networks Corporation Jestina R. Howard Robert A. Wason Cantina On Wheels Kwani Carson, City of Birmingham Jim and Mary Lee W. Sullivan Robert and Michelle Corne Chef Chris Vizzina Larry B. Pirkle, Warren Averett, LLC Jo Ellen O’Hara Robert and Thames Schoenvogel City of Birmingham Larry Uptain, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Joan S. Walters Robert L. Marcus City of Mountain Brook Mary Smith, Blue Cross Blue Shield of John and Angelique Whitaker Rona and Frank Harper Create Birmingham Alabama John and Anne Norris Ronald and Janice Farley Cumulus Media, Inc. Michael R. Mills, Vulcan Materials John and Sherry Richardson Ross Callaway Dale’s Seasoning, Inc. Company John M. Thomas Roy and Joanna Bosko Dreamland BBQ Michael S. Denniston, Bradley Arant Boult John O. Spinks Russell Patterson EBSCO Industries, Inc. Cummings, LLP John R. Hall Sally L. and Jesse B. Milby Full Moon BBQ Shawn Smith, Streamline CXO John R. Rew Samuel and Pat Rumore, Jr. GameStop Steven B. Davis, Community volunteer John S. Finley Samuel R. Erwin Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama John W. Krupsky Sandra C. and John B. Rudulph Good People Brewing Co. Johnny and Sonya King Sara Beth Blair Happenin’s in the Ham This listing reflect gifts received between Jolene H. Mills Sara W. Baker Haynes Downard, LLP July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. We Joseph W. and Marie B. Lewis, Jr. Sarah Louise Smith Instagram Bham regret any error or omission that may have Joy Carr Sarah McNeill Italian American Heritage Society occurred. Joye M. Hehn Sarah Warren Ivivva Judith L. King Scott and Janet Colson Katherine Pearson Judith M. and Bill Lewis Scott Hinkle Latin American Soccer League Julian M. Brook Sharon Yeldell Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Julie and Greg Karstens Sheila Cook Birmingham Karen A. Stevens Shelia Shumate Mary Jo Gagliano Karen L. Judd Sherry B. Loper NBC 13 WVTM Karen N. Carroll Spencer Poore and Anna McKee-Poore O’Henry’s Coffees Kathryn and Sam Kaiser Spencer and Laura Randle O’Neal Steel, Inc.

VISITVULCAN.COM 9 NUTS AND BOLTS COLOSSAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUY A PIECE OF CALENDAR OF EVENTS BIRMINGHAM

FEBRUARY 21 (Thurs)— Birmingham 31 (Sun)— The Vulcans Revealed - A Slippery Slope: Community Awards 14 (Sun)— I Do With A View 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Consequences of Hate nominations close 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. AUGUST MARCH MAY 26 (Fri)—Event Venue Open 10 (Thurs)— Birmingham 14 (Sat)— Spring Walking House THERMOCHROMATIC Revealed - Jazz in Tour: Forest Park 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Birmingham COFFEE MUG 9:00 a.m. – Noon 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 16 (Mon)— Linn-Henley 25 (Sun)—Vulcan AfterTunes The latest and greatest Vulcan souvenir 19 (Sat)— Spring Walking Gallery exhibit closing 3:00 p.m. item is so cool it’s hot! When the Tour: Parkside Darkness into Life: Alabama 15 oz. mug is filled with hot liquid, 9:00 a.m. – Noon Holocaust Survivors through OCTOBER vibrant, full-color graphics of Vulcan APRIL Photography and Art 9 (Sun)—Vulcan AfterTunes are revealed. $18.99+ tax 1 (Fri)— The Vulcans JUNE 3:00 p.m. Community Awards 3 (Fri)— Linn-Henley Gallery 23 (Sun)—Vulcan AfterTunes VULCAN GLASS nominations open exhibit opening: Patience, 3:00 p.m. 6 (Wed)— Determination, People, and the Plan: PAPERWEIGHT Drama, and Daring: The Life of Birmingham’s Revitalization NOVEMBER Louise Wooster and Five Points South 3 (Thurs)—The Vulcans (3” tall, 2” length, 2” width) In Partnership with the UAB 5 (Sun)— Vulcan’s Community Awards Surprise your boss and co-workers School of Public Health 112th Birthday Bash with a classic Vulcan souvenir for their 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Noon – 4:00 p.m. office. This beautiful paperweight with JULY a laser etched rendering of Vulcan is 16 (Sat)— Spring Walking sure to make their day! $14.99+ tax Tour: Historic Retail/Theater 4 (Mon)—Thunder on the District Mountain

9:00 a.m. – Noon 9:00 p.m. ATTENTION VULCAN MEMBERS! Receive a 10% discount in Vulcan’s Gift Shop year-round. (Available in-store only)

BECOME A PART OF THE LEGACY Vulcan has been Birmingham’s symbol of pride been preserving the rich history of our city for the last and accomplishment for 111 years. Help us set 111 years. For more information or to order a paver, Vulcan’s legacy in stone with a commemorative visit www.brickmarkers.com/donors/vulcan.html. paver embossed with your personal message. All orders must be received by March 6, 2016 to be Commemorative pavers are a once-in-a-lifetime unveiled at Vulcan’s 112th Birthday Bash on June opportunity for you and your family to become a part 5, 2016. of the visual history of Vulcan Park. Generations to come will see your contribution to a symbol that has

10 WINTER 2016 @VISITVULCAN ENHANCING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

For 12 years now, Vulcan® Park and Museum has been a great experience for the Birmingham community as well as for the thousands of visitors we welcome annually. The City of Birmingham will soon embark on several renovation projects throughout the park that will enhance the total “Vulcan” experience. BUY A PIECE OF In addition to a few smaller projects, the gift shop inside Vulcan Center will be given a much-needed facelift and expansion. This new gift shop, triple BIRMINGHAM the size of the current, will offer a larger selection of Vulcan souvenir items as well as locally made gifts.

“We see so many visitors from out of town who want to take something home with them that represents their visit to our area,” said Darlene Negrotto, President and CEO. “With a bigger gift shop, we plan to expand the line of local merchandise to better serve those visitors and enhance their overall experience.”

Appropriately, the new shop will be donned “The Anvil: Gifts Forged in Alabama, Loved Everywhere.” We’re excited to see this construction project take place over the next several months while we aim to meet more than our visitors’ expectations.

FUNDAMENTALS

FALL 2015 COVER PHOTO BY: Allison Lewis Photography Vision To evoke inspiration and pride in the region and its potential for the future, just as the statue of Vulcan did when it was first created in 1904.

Mission To preserve and promote Vulcan as the symbol for the Birmingham region, to advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s HOURS OF OPERATION history and culture, and to encourage exploration of the region. Open 7 Days a Week MUSEUM: Contact Information Mon-Sun 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. General Questions or Comments: [email protected]; 205.933.1409 OBSERVATION TOWER: Field Trips & Group Tours: [email protected]; 205.933.1409 x114 Mon-Sun 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities: [email protected]; 205.933.1409 x112 ADMISSION CHARGED Event Venue Usage: [email protected]; 205.933.1409 x110 FREE FOR VULCAN MEMBERS! Membership & Giving: [email protected]; 205.933.1409 x111 Vulcan’s Gift Shop: [email protected]; 205.933.1409 x102

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It is rare to find an individual who, like Vulcan, acts as a renaissance and the beacon of the community and is a symbol of Birmingham revitalization of the and all its good works. Philip Morris, expert in civic downtown district. In design, is one of these individuals. If you know Philip, you addition to his work know that his passion for Birmingham is evident in his at Vulcan® Park & life’s works. Museum, he was an active member After a 31-year editorial career with Southern Living of the planning magazine, Philip channeled his talents into the historical committees for preservation of Alabama’s most beloved landmarks. He Railroad Park, Red Mountain is a past board member of the American Architectural Park and Linn Park. Philip authored the book, Foundation and received the Alabama Humanities Vulcan & His Times, which details Vulcan’s origins; he is Award in 1994. Philip acted as a co-chair during the also credited as the mastermind and curator behind Vulcan® Vulcan statue restoration in the early 2000’s and was Park & Museum’s Spring Walking Tour series. instrumental in the planning and redesign of the park. Philip was honored in November at a party celebrating With an eye for architecture, he used his knowledge of his impact on the park and Vulcan Park Foundation. A existing national park layouts to conceptualize a design plaque will be displayed on the City Overlook at Vulcan® that seamlessly blended the existing infrastructure with Park & Museum, illustrating that his good deeds extend far the new event center and museum. He wanted everything beyond the perimeters of the park. We want to say “thank to look authentic to you” to Philip for his dedication to the park and the city the area, and his of Birmingham. Because of his labors, generations of park efforts have resulted patrons can enjoy Vulcan – and that is truly a giant impact! into the park we love today. “Design has to be part of the He is often credited as a “mover culture of the city.” and shaker” in Birmingham’s – Philip Morris

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