The Alabama State University Hornets take the field in several sports. They play in the NCAA Division I competition in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The university's football team plays at Hornet Stadium while the basketball teams hold court at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The Hornet baseball team plays at the ASU Baseball Complex.
Embark on an historical journey when you pay a visit to the Alabama State Capitol. This structure was built in 1851 and was both the state Capitol and the Capitol of the Confederacy during the American Civil War in 1861. There are several exhibits and attractions that underscore the vital role that Alabama played in the history of the United States.