Ala. Code § 41-9-240

The historical heritage of the State of Alabama is among its most valued and important assets, and the preservation of historic sites, buildings, and objects within the state is of great concern to Alabama and its people. It is of special value to the youth of Alabama as a constant reminder of the circumstances under which our state was born and nurtured and under which our great nation has developed. To further foster the understanding and preservation of our heritage, there is hereby created and established an agency of the State of Alabama to be known as the Alabama Historical Commission.