Veterans’ Memorial & Museum
Cost of Freedom Veterans’ Museum
Mission
Preserve Our Heritage ⋅ Honor Our Defenders ⋅ Educate Our Future To Preserve and Display items from every war or conflict our country has been involved in. We do this to educate the public about our Military history, the “Cost of Freedom.”
Cost of Freedom Veterans’ Museum
135 North Main Street
Post Office Box 813
Arab, Alabama 35016
Phone: (256) 586-8009
Gene Bishop, President
Cell: (256) 738-4791
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday:
BY GROUP APPOINTMENT ONLY
Friday- Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Veterans’ Memorial
On November 11, 2000, a Veterans’ Memorial was dedicated at the entrance of Arab City Park. The Memorial is in tribute and dedication to the men and women of our community that have served our country. It was erected by City government in honor of all veterans, especially in memory of those who gave their all.
The memorial includes a black marble monument with bronze plaques commemorating each branch of service:
- United States Army
- United States Navy
- United States Marine Corps
- United States Air Force
Original proposed drawing that was presented to the City Council in November, 2017. No final plans have been made at this time.
Memorial Pavers
Brick memorial pavers are available for purchase, and will be placed around the Veterans Monument at the Park in phases, or per every 100 pavers sold.
To learn more about how you can purchase a memorial paver in remembrance of a loved one who lost his or her life to save ours, click here.
Arab City Hall
740 North Main Street
Arab, Alabama 35016
Monday - Friday
7:30a-4:30p
256.586.3544
F: 256.586.9711
Mission Statement
The City of Arab has a mission to foster and sustain a living environment that cultivates progressive awareness and the acceptance of diverse cultural differences, while maintaining a wholesome family atmosphere.
The mission also includes an improved quality of life through economic growth and development, continuously seeking ways to increase revenues, and the ongoing expansion of local Infrastructure.