The Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day will be celebrated on Aug 5th, 2006 at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island.
The fort is located on the east end of Dauphin Island overlooking Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. At precisely 9:45am, 12:24pm and 3:45pm on August 5th, a cannon salute will be fired to commemorate the Battle of Mobile Bay. Following the salute the story "The Battle of Mobile Bay" will be recounted for all to hear. The resident Blacksmith will be demonstrating his craft in the Fort's original Blacksmith Shop. Fort Gaines is open to the public from 9am-5pm.
For more information please call (251)861-6992.