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Civil War Battle Sites & Historic Markers on the Alabama Gulf Coast

During the late summer of 1864, Union forces clashed with the Confederates in what became known as one of the most historic confrontations of the Civil War at sea. Although this conflict was over 150 years ago, the sites of its encounters and other...

History & Museums

Historical Records Today’s coastal Alabama is a sandy, southern enclave of beautiful beaches, welcoming accommodations, and family-friendly attractions. But behind the activities and amenities of modern life is a thrilling history that lives on in...

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While you are browsing, check out these sites, offering more information about the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. City of Gulf Shores City of Orange Beach Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports & Events Baldwin County...

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While you are browsing, check out these sites, offering more information about the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. City of Gulf Shores City of Orange Beach Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission Alabama...

University of South Alabama Archaeology Museum

The museum showcases artifacts from the Gulf Coast and covers over 12,000 years of prehistory and history. Artifacts are contextualized using a series of life-size scenic representations depicting archaeologists at work and glimpses into the ways of...

Fort Gaines Historic Site

The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Today, the fascinating historic site is open daily for tours, school groups and sightseers. It's prime location on the eastern tip of Dauphin...

Historic Blakeley State Park

Historic Blakeley State Park encompasses 2,100+ acres of the largest National Register Historic Site in the eastern United States. The park's grounds include the site of Alabama's largest Civil War battlefield, and over 25 miles of hiking, biking...

2026 Winter Showcase Series: Blockade and Battle: Mobile Bay in the Civil War

As part of the 2026 Winter Showcase Series presented by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, please join us for this presentation from Ian McConnell and Avery Calvert with Fort Morgan State Historic Site. They will discuss the Union blockade of Mobile...

Battlefield Blitz 5K and Fun Run

Blakeley's annual “Battlefield Blitz 5K and Fun Run” is a fundraiser directly benefitting park programming and special projects. Held on the grounds of Alabama’s largest Civil War battlefield, the Blitz is a unique community event. Registration...

Battlefield Blitz 5K and Fun Run

Blakeley's annual “Battlefield Blitz 5K and Fun Run” is a fundraiser directly benefitting park programming and special projects. Held on the grounds of Alabama’s largest Civil War battlefield, the Blitz is a unique community event. Registration...

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