Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

09/02/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm for Forged in Iron, Built by Hand: a panel discussion on Black labor and the making of Birmingham.

Our panelists include T. Marie King, Barry McNealy, and Joshua Jenkins.

This is a free event, but registration is required!

Visit our website or register online at:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/slossfurnacesfoundation/event/forgedinironbuiltbyhandblacklaborandthemakingofbirmingham/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUFaFxwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNp-TVGFR4j3MQE6RWSXlJmZWhdApWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpzav3_KIjv8B2BVqgwI5BJ_Q-XwMGRPOVcZrA8ghbhMeCl1lrwvyKEcq55CW_aem_XVe7RppUuPFnWj_-jU0Iow&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

08/28/2026

Did you know that Sloss Furnaces is dog friendly?

Bring your on-leash pups by to visit and make sure you stop in our gift shop to get them a bandana to commemorate their adventure!

08/26/2026

Join our Docent team and help bring the magic of Sloss Furnaces to life!

As a Docent, you'll guide students through Birmingham's history, sharing the stories of why Birmingham was built, how iron was made, and the workers who made it all happen. Whether you're a history buff or just want to give back to the community, becoming a Sloss Docent is both fun and educational.

No experience is required, we'll train you on how to give tours.

To sign up or for more information, email Ty Malugani at [email protected].

08/19/2026

Sip your coffee and tea from one of these enamel or ceramic Sloss Furnaces mugs.

Stop by the gift shop to grab yours!

08/17/2026

We're excited to start a new semester of Iron Pour Field trips!

This education experience brings learning full cirlce as students learn the history and technology of ironmaking in Birmingham, make their own iron art tiles, and watch a demonstration pour from Sloss Metal Arts.

Build a memory that will last a lifetime with an Iron Pour Field Trip at Sloss!

08/15/2026

Kind of chic to make public art!

You can find cast iron pieces made by our Metal Arts team in Lakeview Marina, at the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center, and even out in Lafayette, GA!

08/12/2026

Preservation is a critical part of our work at Sloss Furnaces. Preservation work never ends and constantly evolves as new challenges appear each day. Fortunately, new preservation technologies and practices are also improving. We do not shy away from the challenge, but we push forward because preserving Sloss is preserving the story of why Birmingham exists, how it made iron, and the workers who made it all possible.

To help us in our preservation efforts, click the link in our bio or visit us online at slossfurnaces.org.

Photos from KTA-Tator, Inc., which is conducting a Corrosion Survey/Coating Condition Assessment of our site.

08/05/2026

Represent a piece of Birmingham's history by buying a Sloss Furnaces t-shirt! Swing by our on-site gift shop or shop online at the link in our bio!

08/01/2026

07/29/2026

THANK YOU to everyone that came out to Under the Lights! We were overwhelmed at the support this event received and cannot wait to do it again!

We welcomed over 500 people, poured 70 aluminum tiles (share your art with us!), and gave four tours of the site to a total of 160 people!

Under the Lights was made possible with the help of our amazing sponsors: LumenPulse, Regions Bank, AMA Lighting, and Yellowhammer Creative, and with generous support from Alabama Peanut Company and Bud’s Best Cookies. Thank you!