Tag: History
The Wreck of Kate Feore
How an unexpected hurricane led to the demise of an ill-fated Mobile schooner.
The History of Mobile’s Steamboats
From their role in the economy to races across the water, the Port City’s steamboats have a storied history.
Building Mobile: 3 Architects Who Shaped the City
A trio of talented architects shaped the Port City during the 20th century, crafting everything from skyscrapers to temples to stylish homes.
Ask McGehee: What happened to the auditorium atop the Battle House?
Historian Tom McGehee walks through the old auditorium atop downtown Mobile's Battle House Hotel in the early 1900s.
Cabeza de Vaca, Don Teodoro and the Unnamed Black Man at Mobile Bay
A desperate Spanish expedition drifted into Mobile Bay, and two men who went ashore for water vanished without a trace.
Alabama Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Company during World War II
Historian Scotty Kirkland explores how Alabama Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Company impacted Mobile's industry during World War II.
Celebrating 20 Years of ‘Ask McGehee’ with Historian Tom McGehee
In celebration of 20 years of Ask McGehee, MB sat down with historian Tom McGehee to learn about his favorite historical moments, best audience reactions and secrets behind his successful monthly column.
Who are ‘The Society of the Cincinnati’?
Descendants of Revolutionary War officers honor the memories of those who fought in the American Revolution through The Society of the Cincinnati.
Georgia Cottage: The House that History Built
From novels to memoirs, Mobile’s Georgia Cottage is an archive of stories that withstand the passage of time.
When Oscar Wilde Visited Mobile
Famed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde’s visit to the Port City was worth the price of admission.
