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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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Weeks Bay Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve
11300 Hwy 98 - Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9792
Website: www.weeksbay.org
Protects 3,000 acres of coastal habitats and wetlands, including an estuary. Interpretive Center houses indoor exhibits and a live animal room.
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 Highway 98 - Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8375
Website: www.baldwincountyheritagemuseum.com
Preserving the county's rural heritage in a rambling building that resembles turn-of-the-century barns with a working windmill and several outdoor agricultural exhibits. Be sure to see Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic 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-era. Check out our website for complete details!
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd - Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 973-2217 Toll Free: (800) 247-8420
Website: www.bellingrath.org Email: bellingrath@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 as it travels along Fowl River.
City of Foley Museum Archives
125 E Laurel Ave - Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1818
Website: www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com Email: foleymuseum@gulftel.com
This layout represents the 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 10am - 2pm. Admission is free. The trains are in operation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Fort Gaines Historic Site
51 Bienville Boulevard - Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-6992
Website: www.dauphinisland.org/fort.htm Email: fortgaines@dauphinisland.org
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
Website: www.fortmims.org Email: wildwood-kid@juno.com
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
Email: bricfort@gulftel.com
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"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.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center & IMAX® Dome Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center & IMAX® Dome Theater
65 Government Street - Mobile, AL 36633
(251) 208-6873 Toll Free: (877) 625-4FUN
Website: www.exploreum.com

A hands-on science adventure! This playground for the mind has more than 100 interactive exhibits, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films, and coming 2009: My BodyWorks, the most advanced gallery in the nation dedicated to the science of life. Voted Alabama’s #1 Attraction.
Gulf Shores Museum
244 West 19th Avenue - Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1473
Website: www.cityofgulfshores.org/pages_2006/museum/museum.htm Email: museum@gulfshoresal.gov
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.
Historic Blakeley State Park
34745 State Hwy 225 - Spanish Fort, AL 36577
(251) 626-0798
Website: www.blakeleypark.org Email: blakeleypark@aol.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.
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