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Fort Gaines Historic Site

Fort Gaines Historic Site

Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States

The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years and are located at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island, with a great view of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

 The fort has original cannons, a blacksmith shop, kitchens, a museum, gift shop, and tunnels.

Events at this place

22 Apr - 23 Apr
Thunder on the Bay
Thunder on the Bay
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Come celebrate the upcoming 156th Battle of Mobile Bay Sponsored by the 6th Alabama Cavalry and the Alabama Division of Reenactors.

Reenactment
Battle
Civil war
16 Sep - 17 Sep
Annual Massacre Island
Annual Massacre Island
,

In 1711 the Pirates stormed Mobile Bay and attacked the Island that was once called Massacre Island.

Reenactment
Pirates
4 Nov - 4 Nov
The Fall Campaign WWII Living History
The Fall Campaign WWII Living History
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Come and experience a day in the life of a WWII soldier.

Living history
World war 2
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Annual Renaissance Festival Gatalop
Annual Renaissance Festival Gatalop
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Hosted by the Society of Creative Anachronism, the Barony of Osprey will present Life in the Middle Ages.

Reenactment
Medieval
Renaissance

Admission

Adults: $9.00, children (4-12): $5.00

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