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162nd Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day

162nd Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day

August 1st, 20269 am - 3:30 pm,

Dauphin Island

The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a fascinating historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  

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. There will be demonstrations of military drills, training as well as the firing of the cannons, and much more.

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    Historic Fort Gaines
    • 95 Bienville Boulevard
    • Dauphin Island, AL 36528
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    Fort Gaines

    Region

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

    Fees

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    Where to Stay

    PELICAN NEST RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND

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    Dauphin Island Real Estate

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    Willow Tree Cottage

    This cottage has bed and breakfast-style accommodations.

    ACP Vacation Rentals dba Roberts Brothers, Inc.

    ACP Vacation Rentals dba Roberts Brothers, Inc. 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 storm...

    Boardwalk Realty, Inc.

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

    The Inn at Dauphin Island

    Beachfront Rentals & Sales, LLC, manages rental units for The Inn at Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island Beach Club, and Holiday Isle.

    Dauphin Island Beach Club

    These Gulf-front condominiums with miles of secluded beach also have two swimming pools, a gazebo and a boardwalk.

    Beachfront Rental & Sales

    Beachfront Rentals & Sales, LLC manages rental units for The Inn at Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island Beach Club, and Holiday Isle.

    Dauphin Island Campground

    "Surround Yourself with Friends!" Surround yourself with family and friends for the vacation of a lifetime. New memories will be created at the Dauphin Island Campground. All that the Island offers is both accessible and affordable to you and your...
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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

    Mobile Bay Ferry

    Daily vehicle and passenger service from Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan. Departures every 1.5 hours. Two boats in summer months that leave every 45 minutes.

    Dauphin Island Marina

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    Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Gallery

    Visit Dauphin Island Gallery (in the Lighthouse Building) for the finest local art in South Mobile County!

    Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

    Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the Alabama Aquarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth-largest estuary system in the United States.

    Dauphin Island Public Beach

    "Surround Yourself with Sunshine!" One of our best and most plentiful commodities on the island is sunshine! We have so much we can’t wait to share it with you. Surround yourself with warm rays as soft, white, sugar sand squishes between your toes...

    Dauphin Island Kayak & Bicycle Rentals

    We customize to your rental needs for all experience levels and ages. We offer delivery and pick-up anywhere on Dauphin Island and are open all year 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hours are flexible with reservation.

    Isle Dauphine Golf Course

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    Quest Fishing Adventures and Cruises

    Customized private chartered cruise aboard 46-ft. Bertram. See dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, lighthouse, Intracoastal Waterway. Half-day, full-day, overnight.

    Capt. Mike's Deep Sea Fishing

    Deep Sea Fishing
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