The Twenty-Ninth Annual

National Sacred Harp
Singing Convention

Up to four days of fellowship, southern hospitality, and traditional singing from The Sacred Harp.

Birmingham, Alabama

June 12, 13, and 14, 2008

First Christian Church
4954 Valleydale Road

Directions: The church is at 4954 Valleydale Road, 5.5 miles east of I-65. From I-65, take Helena-Hoover Exit 247 onto Valleydale Road, going east. First Christian Church is on the left. [ MAP ]

Events

  • Thursday, June 12, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM: All day singing.
  • Thursday, June 12, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
    Singing from alternate sources, First Christian Church.
  • Friday, June 13, 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM: All day singing.
  • Friday, June 13, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
    Social, hosted by Sarah and Gary Smith.
  • Saturday, June 14, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM: All day singing.
  • Sunday, June 15, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM:
    All-day singings at area churches:
    Little Vine Church, near Empire;
    King Schoolhouse, near Natural Bridge;
    Macedonia Church, near Section.

Accommodations

  1. Homestead Studio Suites, 12 Perimeter Park, just west of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 967-3800).
  2. Studio Plus Deluxe, 101 Cahaba Park Circle, just east of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 408-0107).
  3. Candlewood Suites, 600 Corporate Ridge, just west of hwy 280 south of Valleydale Road (205 991-0272).
  4. Wingate Inn, 800 Corporate Ridge, just west of hwy 280 south of Valleydale Road (205 995-8586).

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