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On Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., the Gorgas House Museum invites visitors to an all-ages and free event to create their own historic bookplate! Learn about the history of bookplates and personal libraries and exercise your creative muscles.At 10:00 a.m., the Tuscaloosa Public Library will have story time out on the Gorgas House lawn.
About Bookplates:
Bookplates are a way to show ownership of a book. Books were more valuable during the 16th century when bookplates started to be used, since it took a lot to produce them, so readers would paste images of their family crest on the backside of the front cover. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the styles of bookplates changed to reflect the personality of the owner, and art styles such as pictorial, landscape, and art deco became popular choices. Bookplate popularity has declined, but libraries still use them for dedication purposes when books are bought with donation funds.
Parking:
Parking in University of Alabama campus parking lots is free at the time of the event.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this event, email [email protected] or call 205-348-5906.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
810 Capstone Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States, Alabama 35487
