Waterslides, War History and Ghost Tours: 7 Gulf Coast Events to Catch This Weekend
From a hurricane prep workshop to goat agility training and a haunted Foley walking tour, here are seven can't-miss events on the Gulf Coast this weekend.
The Pink Motel That Guided Shrimpers Home: Remembering Dauphin Island’s Moulin Rouge
Before the bridge, Dauphin Island was a village of 200 with goats in the trees and cattle on the beach. A B-24 pilot named Aubrey Bishop built its first motel…
South Alabama Community Events Roundup: Early March 2020
Early March brings a landmark zoo opening, a chili showdown, living history on Dauphin Island and a full slate of arts events across South Alabama. Here is what’s on the…
Christmas Around South Alabama: Light Shows, Nutcracker, Santa Trains and Small-Town Celebrations
December is peak season across South Alabama, and this week’s calendar overflows with light displays, Santa appearances, ballet and small-town traditions from Loxley to Dauphin Island. Here’s the holiday rundown.…
Inaugural Dauphin Island Native American Festival Set for March 30 at Fort Gaines
The inaugural Dauphin Island Native American Festival will take place Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at historic Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island. The event celebrates…
Cannons Roar Again as Reenactors Mark 150th Anniversary of Battle of Mobile Bay
Reenactors staged a weekend siege and grand bombardment at Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines to commemorate 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Battle of Mobile Bay Reenactment Draws Big Crowd to Fort Gaines
Hundreds of costumed re-enactors staged a mock battle at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, marking 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Battle of Mobile Bay 150th Anniversary Reenactment Draws Crowds to Fort Gaines
Reenactors and visitors gathered at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island to mark 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay with cannon fire and camp life.
Weekend Guide: Battle of Mobile Bay 150th Anniversary Reenactment
Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan host a sesquicentennial reenactment of the Battle of Mobile Bay, with tickets, shuttles, ferries and a full weekend schedule.
150th Battle of Mobile Bay Commemoration Aims for Education and an Economic Boost
With thousands of visitors expected at Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, organizers of the three-day 150th Battle of Mobile Bay commemoration hoped the coastal event would deliver both an economic…