The Siege of Mobile, 1780
Spanish and British forces clash at Mobile in a Revolutionary-era battle for the Bay.
Life Before Air-Conditioning
As summer hits its stride in Mobile, we can’t help but wonder: How did Bay residents ever survive without air-conditioning?
Ask McGehee
Is it true that a piece of Oakleigh artwork is displayed at the Palace of Versailles?
Once Along the Bay
Horse racing, an outdoor movie theater, a roller coaster — and incredible Bay views — are a few things we’re missing.
Mobile Nostalgia
Mobile memories shared on Facebook provide a nostalgic look back in time.
The St. Mary’s Enigma
A 19th-century painting of a warship sailing into Mobile Bay offers a small dose of history — and a large serving of mystery.
Booker T. Washington, 1905
A colorized image of Booker T. Washington on a fishing trip to Coden in 1905
On the Fringe of History
A long-lost document reveals an officer’s account of a reconnaissance mission from Mobile during the Battle of New Orleans.