FORT CONDE'

Fort Conde is a partially reconstructed French Fort originally built in the early 1700's, which served as headquarters for colonial Governments of the French, British, & Spanish. In the mid I 800's after being seized by America, Congress declared the fort surplus and it was destroyed. The Fort today stands on the original site and is one third the original size. Tour the fort, a museum, and hold your ears when the French Soldier shoot their muskets.

FORT GAINES HISTORICAL SITE

Ft. Gaines is located on historic Dauphin Island overlooking Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The island and the bay were mapped as early as 1519. The island was later colonized by the French and named Dauphine Island in 1707.  During the next century, control of this strategic location switched from France to Great Britian to Spain and finally in 1813 the U. S. seized the area. Construction of the fort began in 1812 and was completed in 1858. The design incorporated the most advanced ideas in military architecture at that time.  While touring the fort today you can touch the cannons used during the Civil War, view the harbor as soldiers did and see where they lived and worked, explore the tunnels and bastions, the officer's quarters and the museum.

GHOST, SPIRITS, AND STRANGE HAPPENINGS

Imagine turning a comer on a quaint gaslit street and suddenly you're face to face with a ghostly character of yesteryear. This evening's riding tour will introduce you to some of our city's most spirited residents. Authentically costumed characters make Old Mobile's legends come to life.

BLACK HERITAGE

The contributions and struggles of the African American community in Mobile have been invaluable in shaping the culture, architecture, cuisine, and history of the city. As we tour historic Mobile your guide will point out the first land grant given to a black woman in the United States; the Saenger Theater, which was built by a black contractor in the early 1900's; and as you drive through Africa Town, tell you the story of the Clotilde, the last slave ship to arrive in the United States. You will also tour the National African American archives.

USS ALABAMA MEMORIAL PARK

The USS Alabama is one of Mobile's most famous attractions. The USS Alabama led the Pacific fleet into Tokyo Harbor to end World War 11. It also earned nine battle stars during her 37 months of active duty.  The Park is also home to the World War 11 submarine, USS Drum, also and the Aircraft Pavilion, a tribute to the medal of honor winners from the State of Alabama. The pavilion houses aircraft and weaponry from all branches of the military.