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HH Health Celebrates 100 Years of Babies With Free Event, Drone Show

May 5, 2026 | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Celebration & Drone Show by HH Health. 100 Years of Babies. Free - Inflatables - Music & More - June 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Orion Amphitheater

On June 11, 1926, Huntsville Hospital welcomed its first baby, Buddy Miller, beginning a century-long legacy of caring for mothers, babies and families across North Alabama.

For 100 years, Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) has been part of life’s most meaningful moments, earning the trust of generations of families across North Alabama.

To mark this milestone, HH Health will host a free 100 Years of Babies Celebration on Saturday, June 6, at The Orion Amphitheater.

From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees can enjoy inflatables, games, music, food trucks and family-friendly activities. At 8:30 p.m., the evening will culminate with The Orion’s first-ever drone show honoring 100 years of babies, families and milestones that began with Huntsville Hospital.

“Every baby born here represents a family placing their trust in us during one of the happiest moments of their lives,” said Tracy Doughty, president and chief operating officer of Huntsville Hospital and executive vice president of Madison County operations for HH Health. “For 100 years, that trust has shaped who we are. It’s a privilege to celebrate the families we’ve served, the caregivers who made it possible and the future we are building for the next generation.”

Over the past century, HH Health has continuously advanced care for mothers and babies — from opening North Alabama’s first neonatal nursery to pioneering Alabama’s first obstetrics emergency department and expanding specialized women’s and children’s services for a growing region.

That legacy continues today through Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, which delivers more babies annually than any other hospital in Alabama, and Madison Hospital, which has expanded access to high-quality maternity care for one of the state’s fastest-growing communities.

The June 6 event is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to come early, bring loved ones and celebrate this historic community milestone.

Guests planning to attend the drone show should be seated inside the amphitheater bowl by 8:15 p.m., as designated safety zones will require portions of surrounding areas to be cleared prior to launch.

For event details, historical highlights and celebration updates, visit hhbabies.com.