The Legacy of Marquis de Lafayette
The French general’s victory lap in America was one of the greatest public events of the 19th century and Alabama’s first elaborate statewide party. For Mobile, the gains were even higher. Centuries later, we’re still celebrating.
Port City Pages: The Legacy of ‘Colonial Mobile’
Over 125 years beyond its initial publication, Peter Joseph Hamilton's “Colonial Mobile” remains an essential source.
Mobile’s Hero of the Titanic Disaster
Discover the incredible story of Archibald Gracie IV, a Mobile native remembered as a brave rescuer of passengers during the disastrous sinking of the Titanic.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Spanish Plaza?
Explore the history of Mobile's Spanish Plaza and how the local landmark has been updated in recent years.
A Grand Tour: Interior Design in Victorian Mobile
Rare turn-of-the-century photos of the Williams-Wither-Smith-Clark House shed light on interior design in Victorian Mobile.
The Ruffles Company, 1950s
Explore the cutting-edge appliances at the Ruffles Company store in Fairhope in the 1950s.
Stories of Vietnam, Part III: Elbert Wingfield
Local veteran Elbert Wingfield shares his story in the third installment of MB's series honoring the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Exploring Mobile’s Sister City with the Mobile-Havana Society
A traveler discovers the complex layers of the history, architecture and people of Havana, Cuba.
The Surrender of William Weatherford to Andrew Jackson
A Native American chief's surrender to Andrew Jackson.
Three Generations of Mardi Gras Royalty
Discover the glitz and glamour of three generations of Mardi Gras queens.
