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156th Commemorative of the Battle of Mobile Bay

156th Commemorative of the Battle of Mobile Bay

Aug 1st 20209am - 5pm,

Dauphin Island

The event highlights Fort Gaines integral role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. The cannon will be fired every forty-five minutes in honor of the soldiers that fought in this pivotal battle. Come and experience a living history day for the whole family. Blacksmith demonstration will be on hand all day in the Fort’s Blacksmith Shop. There will be demonstrations of military drills, training as well as the firing of the cannons, and much more.

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156th Commemorative of the Battle of Mobile Bay

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Historic Fort Gaines
  • 51 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA
  • Dauphin Island, AL 36528
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Region

Dauphin Island is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

Fees

5-12 $4.00, 13 & up $8.00

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Where to Stay

ACP Real Estate Inc.

ACP Real Estate has been the premier property management and Real Estate Service provider for lower Alabama since 2001. Currently the largest property management company on Dauphin Island, ACP has weathered many storms and come out on top of the loc...

Boardwalk Realty, Inc.

Vacation rental homes on beautiful Dauphin Island. Over 65 homes available in a variety of Island locations, sizes and price ranges.
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Where to Eat

Lighthouse Bakery

The island bakery is a great place to catch breakfast while spending time on the island. Everything is hand made and baked fresh daily on site. Fresh ground coffee, mouth watering pastries, omelets (available on weekends) and delicious deli sandwic...

Islanders Restaurant and Bar

Beachside setting and great location to go for food, drinks, hospitality or to enjoy time spent on the beachside porch setting. Come back at night for the jukebox and live music entertainment.

Pelican Reef

Visit us online at http://thepelicanreef.com/
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What to See & Do

Audubon Bird Sanctuary

"Surround Yourself with Nature!" If you’re a nature lover, it doesn’t get much better than Dauphin Island. Trek along a 1000-foot long board-walk through swamps, dunes and the Gulf shoreline at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Observe nesting platforms...

Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

From mysterious swamps to sparkling Gulf waters, the Estuarium has all there is to "sea." This award-winning aquarium features local animals and habitats.

Historic Fort Gaines

"Surround Yourself with History" Explore times gone by, surrounding yourself inside the historic walls of Fort Gaines! Completed in 1861, visitors delight at this site of The Battle of Mobile Bay. Explore the grounds while hearing stories of days ...
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