OWAMBE Festival: Ancestral Encounter & more

OWAMBE Festival: Ancestral Encounter & more

February 7th, 202611 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mobile

On Saturday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., a solemn Ancestor Encounter will take place at Africatown Heritage House, where guests will meet with descendants of the Clotilda survivors.

Also, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., additional festivities will be held at Mobile County Training School, including a libation ceremony led by Mrs. Deborah Freugson, interactive drumming with M.A.A.D featuring Wayne Curtis, piano performances by Nate Keeby and a Mardi Gras dance hosted by the Prichard Carnival Association. Vendor booths and a food cart will also be available. 

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    Africatown Heritage House
    • 2465 Wimbush Street
    • Mobile, AL 36610
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    Directions

    Africatown Heritage House is located on Wimbush Street in north Mobile.

    Region

    Mobile is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

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    Where to Stay

    Tru by Hilton Mobile

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    Kate Shepard House, The

    Experience an historic architectural icon located in beautiful historic midtown Mobile. Close to downtown, shopping, quaint neighborhood dining and minutes from I-10 and I-65.

    TownePlace Suites

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    Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham

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    Home2 Suites by Hilton I-65 Government Boulevard

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    Malaga Inn

    The Malaga Inn, a circa 1862 Mobile, Alabama hotel located in Downtown Historic District is the only Boutique Inn of its kind in the state.

    Holiday Inn - Mobile West I-10

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    Hampton Inn and Suites Mobile - Downtown Historic District

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    Super 8 by Wyndham Mobile/Tillmans Corner

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    Where to Eat

    Cotton State BBQ

    A new spin to a Southern tradition!

    Tanner Pecans & Candies

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    Boo Radley's

    Taking its name from a character in "To Kill A Mockingbird," this late night establishment, located on lower Dauphin Street, features live music Friday and Saturday.

    Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe

    Serving over 47 flavors of homemade ice cream, Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe’s aroma will have your taste buds standing on end. This family shop maintains a proud tradition of delectable recipes.

    Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q

    Barbecue pork, beef and chicken

    Pollman's Bakery

    Put your diet on hold for a day, make a beeline to Pollman's and grab yourself a slice of chocolate praline dobosch torte or one of the many other delicious Pollman treats.

    Honeybaked Ham Com

    Specializes in catering for any size group or any type of office function. Delivery for 10 or more people whether its a picnic in the park or a family reunion.

    Original Oyster House

    Considered the best family-friendly, waterfront seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast, Original Oyster House offers award-winning gumbo, alligator, crab, fish, shrimp, crawfish, Gulf oysters served baked, broiled, fried or fire-grilled and a create-yo...

    Dauphin's

    Dauphin’s offers one of the country's most spectacular waterfront dining views with a menu mix of classic and current twists on coastal and French Creole. Locally sourced ingredients star on the menu and in the craft cocktails from the city's only B...
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    What to See & Do

    Toomey's Mardi Gras

    OPEN ALL YEAR! Mardi Gras and Party supply store. We sell FUN!!!

    Perdido Queen Cruises

    Enjoy dining on the water while cruising along the Mobile waterfront.

    Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Mobile Medical Museum

    Extensive collection of instruments, equipment, photographs, teaching materials and authentic letters which portray medical practice from the early 1700s and medical education since the 1800s.

    Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail

    Tours enlighten Mobile's culturally diverse heritage by linking historic contributions and events with significant locations. Forgotten chapters of history are remembered through the stories of courage and contributions from Mobile’s ethnically diver...

    Mobile Civic Center Theater

    Mobile Ballet performances are presented at the Mobile Civic Center Theater in Mobile, Alabama

    Shoe Station

    The Southeastern retail chain Shoe Station has 21 stores and was founded in Mobile, AL in 1984.

    Mobile: Gulf Coast Spirits Haunted Walking Tour

    Join the #1 ghost tour in Mobile, operating nightly year-round! Explore haunted spots like Bienville Square, The Steeple, and Colonial Fort Condé, as expert guides unveil eerie tales and the chilling history that defines Mobile’s haunted streets!

    Deupree Outdoor Guide Service

    In-shore saltwater charter fishing along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Target game fish such as redfish and sea trout with light tackle.
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