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...
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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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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...
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 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...
Blakeley's annual Battlefield Blitz 5K and Fun Run is a fundraiser directly benefitting park programming and special projects. Held on the grounds of Alabamas largest Civil War battlefield, the Blitz is a unique community event. Registration...
As part of the 2025 Winter Showcase Series presented by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, please join us for this presentation from Mike Bunn, historian, author and Director of Historic Blakely State Park. This Southern Metropolis -Life in...
As part of the 2025 Winter Showcase Series presented by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, please join us for this presentation from local historian Paul Brueske. Digging All Night and Fighting All Day: The Civil War Siege of Spanish Fort and the...