From February 11 until March 1, the Gorgas House Museum invites visitors to see our new exhibit, The Life and Legacy of Sam S. May: Tuscaloosa’s Own George Washington Carver.”

Sam S. May was employed as a janitor at The University of Alabama from 1911 to 1941, studying and eventually conducting his own research and experiments in chemistry during his breaks and after hours. Known to students as “Dr. Sam” and the press as “Tuscaloosa’s little Carver,” May was not only respected within the chemistry department but received national attention for his efforts. After his death in 1941, he received many honors including a funeral at the University, a bronze plaque placed in Lloyd Hall by students in 1943, and the implementation of the Sam S. May Commitment to Service Award in 2000.

Exhibit Reception

The Gorgas House Museum is hosting an Exhibit Reception on February 15 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Admission is free during this reception. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission

General admission is $2.00.

Admission is free for current University of Alabama faculty, staff, students, and members of University of Alabama Museums, the Bryant Museum Circle of Champions, and the University Alumni Association.

Directions

The Gorgas House Museum is located just off the Quadrangle of The University of Alabama campus, at 810 Capstone Drive (one block west of the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, at the corner of McCorvey and Capstone Drives).

Parking

Tuesday through Friday:

Parking ($5) is available in the North Ten Hoor and Student Center parking decks. For large tour buses and special event parking, please make arrangements in advance of your visit by calling 348-5906 or emailing gorgashouse@ua.edu.

Saturday:

Parking in Faculty/Staff parking spaces are free on Saturdays (except on UA Gameday Saturdays). Please note that Bama Parking still enforces Residential and Reserved parking spaces.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this event, contact Sonya Harwood-Johnson (Director, Gorgas House Museum) by calling 205-348-5906.