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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Fort Gaines Historic Site
51 Bienville Boulevard - Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-6992
Email: fortgaines@dauphinisland.org
Website: www.dauphinisland.org/fort.htm
Fort Mims Historic Site
60075 Hwy 59 - Tensaw, AL 36579
(251) 937-5490
Email: wildwood-kid@juno.com
Website: www.fortmims.org
Fort Morgan
51 State Highway 180 West - Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 540-7127
Email: fortmorgan@centurytel.net
Website: www.ft-morgan.com
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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
Gulf Shores Museum
244 West 19th Avenue - Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1473
Email: museum@gulfshoresal.gov
Website: www.gulfshoresal.gov/specialevents/museum.html
Historic Blakeley State Park
34745 State Hwy 225 - Spanish Fort, AL 36577
(251) 626-0798
Email: blakeleypark@aol.com
Website: www.blakeleypark.org
Historic Magee Farm
6222 Highway 45 - Kushla, AL 36613
(251) 675-1863 Toll Free: (877) 675-1864
Email: HistoricMagee@aol.com
Website: www.historicmageefarm.com
Landmark Tours
Landmark Tours
26 Hoffren Drive - Fairhope, AL 36533
(251) 928-0207
Email: fun@landmarktours.com
Website: www.landmarktours.com
Mobile Bay Ferry
51 State Highway 180 West - Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 861-3000
Website: www.mobilebayferry.com
National Museum of Naval Aviation
Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Blvd - Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 453-2389 Toll Free: (800) 327-5002
Email: namfoffice@navalaviationmuseum.org
Website: www.navalaviationmuseum.org
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