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April 2019
Community Easter Sunrise Service
The service will begin at 6:30 a.m. on the Great Lawn within the walls of Fort Gaines and it is open to everyone in the community. Free admission will be given to guests from 6 to 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Those who will be attending are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blanket.
Find out more »Thunder on the Bay 2019
Come celebrate the upcoming 155th Battle of Mobile Bay Sponsored by the 6th Alabama Cavalry and the Alabama Division of Reenactors. Saturday at 2:00 pm will be the Battle of Mobile Bay then at 3:30 a surrender ceremony, on Sunday at 1:00pm will be a Tactical. (The battle times are subject to change.)
Find out more »August 2019
Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 160 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…
Find out more »September 2019
4th Annual Massacre Island
In 1711 the Pirates stormed Mobile Bay and attacked the Island that was once called Massacre Island, because of a huge pile of human skeletons that was discovered by Pierre Le Moyne. Come and see the Pirates as they pilfer and pillage Isle Dauphine and fight against Spanish and British Galleons. Who knows, you may even find a pirate’s treasure.
Find out more »October 2019
36th Annual Renaissance Festival GATALOP 36
The event will be from 9am-5pm Saturday Only. Admission prices are: Adults 13 and up $8.00, Children 5-12 $ 4.00, Children 4 and under are Free! The pomp and pageantry of the Middle Ages will take over Fort Gaines for the 36th Gatalop! Watch the Vikings take on the Franks in armored combat battles, cheer on your favorite champions in rapier fencing tournaments, visit our merchants and vendors, or try your hand at a medieval craft or two! Brought to…
Find out more »November 2019
The Fall Campaign WWII Living History Event
Come and experience a day in the life of a WWII soldier. There will be authentic camping, blacksmithing in the original blacksmith shop, small arms firing, and drills throughout the day! Fort Fort Gaines is open 9AM to 5:00PM daily and general admission rates apply. Adults ages 13 and up $8.00 and Children ages 5 to 12 $4.00 Children 4 and under are FREE!
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