Our state was the first in the union to create an official agency to take care of its history: The Alabama Department of Archives and History. Join Dr. Doug Phillips as he explores what it means to “take care” of history. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the documents, government records, artifacts and relics preserved by the Archives. Meet the people who make the tough decisions on what to preserve. Experience the Museum of Alabama with 5th Graders from Andalusia Elementary School.