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History of Gulf Shores Area
Forget the textbooks and the classroom chalkboards; experience history of the Gulf Shores area first-hand. From the early Native American settlements and the legacy of Spanish explorers, to the Civil War battle where Admiral David Farragut issued the infamous command "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" history buffs will find fascinating stories.

Battle of Mobile Bay Civil War Trail
The Battle of Mobile Bay Civil War Trail stretches from the Gulf of Mexico over 90 miles to north Mobile County, and documents the military movements and way of life on and around Mobile Bay during the Battle of the Bay (August 1864) and the Overland Campaign (March - May, 1865). A series of interpretive signs at more than a dozen sites tell the stories of the ship captains, fort commanders and fighting men who lived these historic events.

Fort Mims, Gulf Coast Exploreum & More
From Fort Mims and Fort Gaines historic sites to the Bellingrath Gardens & Home and the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, there are plenty of ways to learn about the history of the Gulf Shores area without stepping into a classroom.

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National Museum of Naval Aviation
Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Blvd - Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 453-2389 Toll Free: (800) 327-5002
Email: namfoffice@navalaviationmuseum.org
Website: www.navalaviationmuseum.org
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The National Naval Aviation Museum features nearly 300,000 square feet of displays and is one of the world’s largest aviation museums. Located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, the Museum boasts more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. Among the countless things to touch, see and experience are the thrilling flight simulators, incredible exhibits and exciting IMAX® films. Museum admission is free. Open everyday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, visit our website.
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
25850 John M. Snook Avenue - Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-8545
Email: jfitz@cityoforangebeach.com
Website: www.obparksandrec.com/artsculture/museum.html
Open Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Contains local history, Indian culture, regional fishing and marine history. Photos, memorabilia and artifacts.
Swift-Coles Historic Home
17424 Swift Coles Lane - Bon Secour, AL 
(251) 580-1897

Home open Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 4:00 Admission: $3.00 Children age 6 and under free. Just past the Tin Top Restaurant at CR 10 and CR49 in Bon Secour.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
2703 Battleship Parkway - Mobile, AL 36601
(251) 433-2703 Toll Free: (800) GANGWAY
Email: btunnell@ussalabama.com
Website: www.ussalabama.com
Features the Battleship U.S.S. ALABAMA, the submarine U.S.S. DRUM, military aircraft and equipment, a theater, concessions and a gift shop.
Weeks Bay Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve
11300 Hwy 98 - Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9792
Website: www.weeksbay.org
This public research and education facility includes an interpretive center with indoor displays, live animals, and forested boardwalk trails within 6,600 acres of protected estuarine habitats.
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 Highway 98 - Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8375
Email: bchm@gulftel.com
Website: www.baldwincountyheritagemuseum.com
We represent the grass roots of our society by providing a place for visitors to experience the heritage and share the ethnic and farming culture of Baldwin County. Odyssey's Shipwreck! Treasures from the ship will take visitors on an amazing journey 1,700 feet below the surface of the Atlantic to the wreck of the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War-ear. Ticketed event.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd - Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 973-2217 Toll Free: (800) 247-8420
Email: bellingrath@bellingrath.org
Website: www.bellingrath.org
Visit the 2004 Top Public Rose Garden in the US located at Mobile’s Bellingrath Gardens and Home. After meandering through this 65-acre site, tour the original Bellingrath Home or take a scenic 45-minute cruise on the Southern Belle & Kingfisher as it travels along Fowl River.
City of Foley Museum Archives and Model Train Exhibit
125 E Laurel Ave - Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1818
Email: foleymuseum@gulftel.com
Website: www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com
This layout represents the 1930's -1950's era, when the rail lines were in the transition of being run by steam to running on diesel fuel. The hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Admission is free. The model trains are in operation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Fort Gaines Historic Site
51 Bienville Boulevard - Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-6992
Email: fortgaines@dauphinisland.org
Website: www.dauphinisland.org/fort.htm
Where History spans three centuries. The role of Fort Gaines in the Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the wars most notable naval conflicts. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adult, $5.00, Children 5-12 $ 3.00. June - August 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Fort Mims Historic Site
60075 Hwy 59 - Tensaw, AL 36579
(251) 937-5490
Email: wildwood-kid@juno.com
Website: www.fortmims.org
Located at Hwy 59 N and County Road 80 W in Tensaw. Where over 500 Pioneer settlers were killed by warring Creek Indians on this site. Fort Mims is an Alabama treasure buried on five acres of land in the deep Tensaw woods and awaiting your discovery!
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