Tag: History
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Blue College?
Uncover the story of Mobile’s Blue College, its scholarly founder and its unexpected fate after the Civil War.
Stories of Vietnam, Part II: General Guy Hecker
A local Vietnam veteran recounts his wartime memories.
Little John & Nicholas Mongoula: Navigating Freedom in Colonial Mobile
Learn how two Port City men of color made a living — and made their mark — during Revolutionary-era Mobile.
Ask McGehee: What was Bloodgood’s Row?
Discover the history of Bloodgood’s Row, Mobile’s elegant 19th-century row houses, and their journey from high society to demolition in 1971.
The Lost Gods of Bottle Creek
Searching for the revered figurines of Mound Island.
When Mobile Bay Froze Over
Though a rare occurrence, Mobile Bay has, on occasion, been covered in ice.
Mobile Bay’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
According to the analytics, these are the stories Mobile Bay readers couldn't get enough of this year.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of the site of the planned Aldi on...
Uncover the fascinating story behind the site of Mobile’s future Aldi on Government Street, a corner steeped in over 150 years of history, from the Weinacker family’s 19th-century grocery to a bustling retail hub.
The Salvation Army in Mobile, 1905
Celebrate the holiday season with Mobile's Salvation Army in 1905.
Explore Four Historic Churches in North Baldwin County
By faith and providence, the historic churches of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta have withstood the test of time.
