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Remembering the Eastern Shore Restaurants of Yesteryear

Explore how these notable restaurants of the past shaped the Mobile Bay area and the memories of those that dined there.

Fairhope’s Literary History Runs Deep

From progressive educators to radical writers, Fairhope's literary and educational histories are an interesting study.

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.
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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 Front-Row Seat to Joe Cain Day

Next door to history, a neighbor of a Mobile legend honors the dead with sequins, MoonPies and a second line.

Cafe Viola: A Feast of the Fanciful

Fairhope native turned pastry chef shares her journey to Cafe Viola and the artistry behind its sweet success.

Chronicles from Shell Cottage

Cherished memories and a humorous history are part of the foundation of one of Mobile’s oldest homes.

Mobile’s Other “Banana Man”

Ashbel Hubbard worked his way up the ladder of success in Mobile’s most important industry of the early 1900s.

Tales from Wragg Swamp

Dig into the stories and secrets of the now-lost and almost-forgotten Wragg Swamp.

Born With a Silver Spoon

A local estate silver expert breaks down three eras of past silver design and explains why Southerners still can’t get enough.

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The Life and

Legacy of

Jimmy Buffett

Take a closer look at who Jimmy Buffett really was — beyond the fame and the celebrity — and how the Bay area shaped him, his music, his life and his legacy.