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At Mobile’s Battleship Memorial Park, you don’t have to look very far to find heroes. From the mighty USS ALABAMA to the Submarine USS DRUM and 23 combat aircraft, the spirit of military pride is alive and well. Voyage through time and revisit an era of adventure and bravery as you tour our many exhibits.

The recipient of nine WWII Battle Stars, the Battleship ALABAMA and her crew of 2,500 saw action in the Atlantic for a year before joining the Pacific Fleet in mid-1943. There she fought at such key locations as Leyte, the Gilbert Islands and Okinawa. After the signing of the war-ending surrender documents in September 1945, ALABAMA, or the “Mighty A,” as she was known, led the American Fleet into Tokyo Bay.

Nearby the battleship, you can climb inside the USS DRUM, and see firsthand the conditions that confronted our Navy’s submariners. You can relive the glory days of the Air Force with “Calamity Jane,” a B-52 Stratofortress that served with the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Another cold war veteran, the A-12 “Blackbird” spyplane, is a fascinating blast from the past.

You’ll also want to see the World War II fighter planes in our beautiful Aircraft Pavilion, including a gull-winged Corsair and the P51-D Mustang Redtail, the plane flown by the valiant Tuskegee Airmen. Then inspect other aircraft from Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.

2703 Battleship Parkway (Highway 90/98)
Just off Interstate 10, Exits 27 or 30

National Historic Landmark
Baldwin County
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Completed in 1834, Fort Morgan is a five sided masonry fortification, positioned at the point of the peninsula in order to guard the mouth of Mobile Bay and prevent any hostile power from entering the bay. The fort is most famous for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. While this battle was raging, Union Admiral David Farragut issued his now famous order:

"Damn the Torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

Fort Morgan, a National Historic Landmark, provides a look at America's evolving military efforts to defend her coasts from 1834 until the end of World War II. Visitors can walk through the historic brick fort, as well as several concrete gun batteries that were added between 1895 and 1905. A restored lighthouse and several wood buildings, primarily officer's housing, are still located at the site. A museum provides numerous exhibits to enhance the visitor's understanding of the fort's role in military history, as well as the lives of those that served here. A picnic area, concession stand and fishing pier are also available. A ferry connecting Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island runs year round but the schedule should be checked during winter months. The Living History Program, with costumed demonstrations, is active throughout the year, highlighted by the annual commemoration of the Battle of Mobile Bay.  This living history event, held the first weekend in August, gives visitors a glimpse into a Civil War soldier's life at Fort Morgan.

The Fort Morgan site is open daily except for
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Weekdays
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Saturday and Sunday

Minimal Admission Charged
Group Rates Available
Fort Morgan is located at 51 Highway 180 West,
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 (334) 540-7125.

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