ELBERTA, Ala. — Baldwin County Heritage Museum’s second annual Winter Festival will open on Jan. 16, at 1 p.m., with a slide presentation and discussion by Blanton Blankenship, director, and Mike Bailey, education director of Fort Morgan. The coffee and cookies are free. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the new exhibits at the museum and learn more about Fort Morgan.

The fort is a United States seacoast defense fort on Mobile Point. It exhibits the evolution of American coast defense and fortifications from 1834 to World War II.

The site’s collection includes artillery pieces, military uniforms, small arms, accoutrements, historic photographs, documents, manuscripts and other memorabilia.

Fort Morgan will be a feature exhibit in the new History Walk under construction at BCHM. This project will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Baldwin County.

This event is dedicated to the winter residents of Baldwin County and devoted museum volunteers.

This two-month festival of programs, demonstrations and heritage arts will run through March 16th.

Admission to the museum is free of charge. The museum encourages visitors to bring picnic lunches and enjoy the grounds.

A full list of activities may be found on the museum Web site at baldwincountyheritagemuseum.com.

Additions will be made to the calendar as the events are confirmed.

The museum is located on U.S. Highway 98 in Elberta.

BCHM hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday though Saturday, and the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

For more information, call the museum cell: (251) 752-8883 or phone: (251) 986-8375.