Tag: History
The Story Behind the Beautiful 1856 Chart of Mobile Bay
While long since superseded by revisions and new maps, the 1856 United States Coastal Survey chart remains one of the most beautiful and meticulous ever produced of our magnificent Mobile Bay.
Ask McGehee: Did the actress Sarah Bernhardt ever visit Mobile?
Of all the famous actors to visit Mobile during the 1800s, none of them had quite the experience here that French actress Sarah Bernhardt had during her 1881 visit.
How MoonPies Became a Mobile Mardi Gras Tradition
MoonPies were first developed as a snack for coal miners and then became a beloved tradition unique to Mobile Mardi Gras.
Without Malice: The History of the Comic Cowboys
Known for their sharp wit and biting commentary, the Comic Cowboys emerge from their den each Carnival season to deliver "a different kind of Mardi Gras hoopla."
‘A Fight of Fights:’ John LeFlore’s Early Years
Historian Scotty Kirkland details John LeFlore's dedication to achieving civil rights for the Port City.
Flashback: USS Alabama Dedication, 1965
Relive the dedication of the USS Alabama, known as the "Mighty A," in 1965.
Ask McGehee: What happened to the Neisner’s store on South Royal Street?
Learn more about the once-popular variety store in Mobile's first "bargain basement."
All Hail the Meat and Three
Deeply traditional and delightfully calorific, the meat and three reflects the resourcefulness and creativity of Southern cooks during hard times.
Flashback: Constantine’s Restaurant in 1946
Pull a seat up to the bar at Mobile's finest restaurant in 1946.
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.
