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Portraits and biographies of famous African-Americans. Carvings, artifacts, books, documents. History of Colored Carnival, Hank Aaron Fan Club, African-American participation in Mobile Mardi Gras. Authentic slavery artifacts. Audio and video oral histories.

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USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

Explore mighty battleship, winner of 9 battle stars in World War II. See Mach 3 A-12 Blackbird supersecret spy plane and B-52 stratofortress Calamity Jane, submarine USS DRUM plus 22

Mobile, AL Memorials

Admiral Raphael Semmes House

Raphael Semmes moved to Alabama in 1842. When Alabama withdrew from the Union in 1861, Semmes resigned from the U.S. Navy and was Commissioned a commander in the confederate Navy. He was promoted to Captain and assumed command of the C.S.S. Alabama. During its 22

Mobile, AL Historic Homes




Things to do near Mobile, AL

Dauphin Island Fishing Pier

850-ft. pier is one of only 2 deep-water gulf piers in Alabama. Excellent fishing including shark, king mackerel, speckled tr...

The Museum of Mobile

Innovative exhibits come alive in this National Historic Landmark. Explore Mobile as the first Americans saw it. Relive the j...

Admiral Raphael Semmes House

Raphael Semmes moved to Alabama in 1842. When Alabama withdrew from the Union in 1861, Semmes resigned from the U.S. Navy an...

James P. Nix Center

Admission free for tours. Many activities for senior adults. Exquisite furniture (antiques and reproductions), extensive art ...