Foley Walking Tours

05/21/2026

Third Thursday in Downtown Foley! Come find me for a FREE ticket to Foley Walking Tours! I'll be wandering around, so if you see me, say "Hello, Sugar!"

05/09/2026

The rain has faded away and Foley Art Center and Art in the Park is popping! Here until 5 today and from 10-4 tomorrow!

04/23/2026

🎭 Now Casting: Tour Guide / Character Performer

Foley Walking Tours – Foley, Alabama

Are you a vibrant, engaging actress who loves history, storytelling, and stepping into character? Foley Walking Tours is looking for a dynamic performer to bring our downtown stories to life on select Fridays and Saturdays!

✨ The Roles

You’ll portray two unforgettable characters:

🎙️ Nelva Thompson – A charming 1950s switchboard operator with a flair for storytelling, a knack for “eavesdropping,” and the ability to connect guests to Foley’s past.

👻 “K.” – A spirited 1970s ghost who guides guests through downtown, introducing them to both the friendly and not-so-friendly resident spirits of Foley.

🎬 What You’ll Do

Perform two immersive, hour-long walking tours

Memorize and deliver engaging historical scripts

Interact positively with guests and create a fun, memorable experience

Stay in character throughout each tour

Walk approximately 1 mile and stand for up to 2 hours

💃 What We’re Looking For

Strong acting and improvisation skills

Excellent memorization and storytelling ability

Outgoing, personable, and comfortable engaging with groups

Reliable and professional

👗 Costuming

This role includes period costuming. A stipend will be provided to help you obtain appropriate attire for both characters.

✨ If you love performing, history, and creating unforgettable experiences, we’d love to have you join the Foley Walking Tours team!

04/07/2026

We want your opinion! Foley has always been a hotspot for forward motion (I'm looking at you, Foley Railroad Museum & Model Train Exhibit!), and there's room for even more wonderful businesses to come in ! Take this survey and help make Visit Foley Alabama even better!

What do you want to see in Downtown Foley? Want more brunch spots? Boutique shopping? Outdoor dining? Loft living?

The 2026 Envision Downtown Foley Survey is officially LIVE starting TODAY, April 7—and this is YOUR chance to help shape the future of Downtown Foley!

🕒 You’ve only got TWO WEEKS—survey closes April 21!
⏱️ Takes just 8 minutes to make a lasting impact

👉 Take the survey now: https://www.research.net/r/downtownfoley

Your ideas help bring new businesses and exciting opportunities to life. Let’s build the downtown we all love—together! 💙

04/06/2026

There’s more to Foley than meets the eye 👀

😮 Did that surprise you? React with WOW!

04/04/2026

Enjoying this beautiful Saturday morning by taking the wonderful FREE history walking tour put on in Saturdays in April. Love all the awesome events that Visit Foley Alabama puts on!
Of course, had to start the morning off strong with my fav coffee from my fav coffee place, .

04/04/2026

Want to go on a FREE walking tour????

Check out the wonderful history tours that Visit Foley Alabama is putting on all Saturdays in April!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXWDRqhhS/

04/03/2026

Step back in time in downtown Foley 🕰️

✨ Costumed guide
✨ Immersive storytelling
✨ Fun for the whole family

History has never been this fun.

👉 Tag someone you’d bring with you!

04/02/2026

🐾 WHERE IS SNOOKUM’S? 🐾
Snookum’s the Phat Cat is hiding somewhere in downtown Foley… can you find him? 👀

Drop your guess below ⬇️
🎟️ Winner gets entered to win a FREE tour!

04/01/2026

What if Foley’s past is closer than you think? 🕰️
Come meet your guide and step into history like never before.

👉 Would you time travel with me? Comment YES!