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Fort Morgan Alabama Civil War Mystery Ship

Monday, March 30th, 2009
Civil War-era Wooden Ship Near Fort Morgan, AL

Civil War-era Wooden Ship Near Fort Morgan, AL

(Fort Morgan, AL)  Is it a blockade runner from the Civil War?  Was it already aground when Union Admiral David Farragut entered Mobile Bay in the late summer of 1864?  In 2008 Hurricane Ike uncovered a greater portion of a 150-foot long wooden ship long-buried in shifting sands.   Locals and Civil War buffs have seen this historic treasure before —  just after the winds of Hurricane Ivan blew away its protective sand blanket.  Drive to Mile Marker 6 on the Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Highway 180), which is part of the Alabama Scenic Byways Program.  Fort Morgan Road (officially the Dixie Graves Parkway) can be accessed from Alabama State Highway 59 in Baldwin County, or take the Mobile Bay Ferry from Interstate 10.

Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum

Monday, March 30th, 2009

(Orange Beach, AL)  Go to the refurbished old school house on John Snook Drive in Orange Beach when you are next on the Alabama Gulf Coast!  There you’ll find the Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum.  Quite a gem of history!  Learn of the unique history of Native Americans who populated the coastal regions of Alabama.  The original furnishings in the school house are interesting as well!

Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of Fort Morgan Notes 145th Anniversary

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Battle of Mobile BayThe Alabama Gulf Coast is rich in history — Native American, British, French, Spanish and many others have explored, settled and often fought over the coastal waters and fertile fields for generations.  One battle, however, is well-known to even the least interested history student, and usually for a most famous quote: “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!”

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Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Special from Kaiser Realty

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Special from Kaiser RealtyThe last “official” day of summer is just a few days away, and Kaiser Realty is offering a “Last Minute Labor Day Weekend” special for stays Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Book your last minute stay for this weekend in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, AL and receive 2 free passes to Waterville, USA! Don’t delay. Special is valid while supplies last. Check out Kaiser Realty’s website for details. Call Kaiser’s Reservation Professionals at 877-405-5587 to check availability and book your reservation.

The Thunder is Coming!

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

Thunder on the Gulf Kaiser Realty It’s time for Thunder on the Gulf!  The Gulf Coast Powerboat Association brings “NASCAR on water” to Orange Beach, AL, August 16-19. 

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