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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.

Page 1 of 2: 1 2 Next Last 0 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. The Holmes Medical Museum 111 West Laurel Ave Foley,  36535 (251) -943-1818 Mon - Friday 10:am -4:00pm.The Holmes Medical Museum is one of a few medical museums that are actually housed in the original hospital. The hospital, on the second floor of the Stelk Building, served South Baldwin County from 1936 until 1958. Artifacts on display are from the by-gone days of early medicine. Admission is FREE. Swift-Coles Historic Home 17424 Swift Coles Lane Bon Secour, AL 36511 (251) -580-1897 Home open Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 4:00 Admission: $5.00 Children age 6 and under free. Just past the Tin Top Restaurant at CR 10 and CR49 in Bon Secour. Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum 25850 John M. Snook Avenue Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251) -981-8545 jfitz@cityoforangebeach.com www.obparksandrec.com/artsculture/museum.html Open Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contains local history, Indian culture, regional fishing and marine history. Photos, memorabilia and artifacts. National Museum of Naval Aviation 1750 Radford Blvd Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) -453-2389 (800) -327-5002 namfoffice@navalaviationmuseum.org www.navalaviationmuseum.org The National Naval Aviation Museum features nearly 375,000 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 190 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. Mobile Bay Ferry 51 State Highway 180 West Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) -861-3000 lcurtis@hornblowermarine.com www.mobilebayferry.com Vehicle/passenger ferry operating between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. Daily departures every 1 1/2 hours. Check our website for rates and schedule. 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/Index.aspx?NID=356 Journey with "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. Special exhibits, films and other events offered throughout the year. Free admission. Page 1 of 2: 1 2 Next Last

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