History

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.

Page 1 of 2: 1 2 Next Last 17 listings found. USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, AL 36601 (251) -433-2703 (800)  GANGWAY btunnell@ussalabama.com www.ussalabama.com Visitors will be able to tour the Battleship USS ALABAMA, the submarine USS DRUM, view over 25 military aircraft, as well as various military tanks and equipment. Landmark Tours 26 Hoffren Drive Fairhope, AL 36533 (251) -928-0207 fun@landmarktours.com www.landmarktours.com Day tours aboard luxury buses. Trips planned for your group of 20 or more. We'll visit historical mansions, Civil War relics, forts and museums, nature centers, hikes, zoos, boat sightings of dolphins and alligators. Historic Blakeley State Park 34745 State Hwy 225 Spanish Fort, AL 36577 (251) -626-0798 blakeleypark@aol.com www.blakeleypark.com Visit the site of the last major battle of the Civil War. Enjoy 10-1/2 miles of hiking and bike trails, RV and primitive camping and a serene boardwalk next to the Tensaw River. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center & IMAX® Dome Theater 65 Government Street Mobile, AL 36633 (251) -208-6873 (877) -625-4FUN www.exploreum.com A hands-on science adventure! This playground for the mind has more than 150 interactive exhibits, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films, and the all new My Body Works health gallery presented by Infirmary Health System. The Exploreum is a great destination for family fun and entertainment! Gulf Shores Museum 244 West 19th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) -968-1473 museum@gulfshoresal.gov www.gulfshoresal.gov/specialevents/museum.html Hurricane Hunters in an exciting video. Visit Fishing the Lagoon: A Way of Life. See gear used to fish and shrimp on the Gulf Coast and in Little Lagoon. View a weather video from our collection. Special exhibits, films and other events offered throughout the year. Free admission. Fort Gaines Historic Site 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL 36528 (251) -861-6992 fortgaines@dauphinisland.org 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 13 & up $6.00, Children 5-12 $ 4.00. Fort Mims Historic Site 60075 Hwy 59 Tensaw, AL 36579 (251) -533-9024 claudia_cmpbll@yahoo.com 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! Fort Morgan 51 State Highway 180 West Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) -540-7127 ftmorganprograms@gmail.com www.ft-morgan.com/ "Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!" You can almost hear the command of Admiral David Farragut as he led his troops into the battle of Mobile Bay. Today Fort Morgan is a testament to the evolution of American coast defense fortifications from 1834 to World War II. It's a history lesson waiting to be explored. City of Foley Museum Archives and Model Train Exhibit 125 E Laurel Ave Foley, AL 36535 (251) -943-1818 foleymuseum@gulftel.com 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. Admission is free. The model trains are in operation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Baldwin County Heritage Museum 25521 Highway 98 Elberta, AL 36530 (251) -986-8375 bchm@gulftel.com 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. Page 1 of 2: 1 2 Next Last