_edited.png)
Our Mission
​​​
The Cahaba Foundation supports the preservation and development of Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, site of Alabama's first state capital. Our mission is to secure private financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the state historic park. Our vision is Old Cahawba renewed: a place where Alabama’s origins are honored, its stories are shared, and its legacy inspires generations to come. Put simply, we exist to "Remember, Reclaim & Restore" Old Cahawba.
Happening Now
St. Luke's Church Restoration
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a Gothic Revival structure, was built in Cahaba in 1854 during the town’s antebellum prosperity. After Cahaba’s decline, the church was dismantled in 1878 and relocated to Martin’s Station, where it served Episcopal and later African-American Baptist congregations for more than a century. In 2006–2008, Auburn University’s Rural Studio returned and reassembled the building at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, preserving most of its original timbers. The Cahaba Foundation has since led efforts to restore and preserve the church. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, St. Luke’s now stands across from the park’s visitor center as a significant part of Alabama’s architectural and cultural heritage.
2026 Archaeological Field School
The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to host intensive Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Professional Training Programs at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park in Summer 2026. This innovative program is designed to prepare the next generation of archaeologists, preservationists, and cultural heritage professionals through immersive field experiences, hands-on workshops, and nationally recognized instruction.
​
Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, our goal is to provide real-world, field-based training that meets the standards of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) and the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) that prepares you for success for a career in cultural resource management and beyond.
Our Board of Directors
Our directors are the heart of the Cahaba Foundation.
Their dedication, expertise, and hands-on commitment keep Old Cahawba’s history alive and thriving. We’re deeply grateful for their leadership and passion for the park.
.png)
.png)
.png)