The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Fort was recently designated as one of the Eleven Most Endangered Historic Sites in America due to on-going shoreline erosion.
Fort Gaines is one of the key sites in the famous Battle of Mobile Bay where Admiral Farragut shouted his now-famous order, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” The fort has original cannons, a blacksmith shop, kitchens, a museum, gift shop, and tunnels. Fort Gaines provides guided tours for groups of 15 people are more with at least two weeks in advanced notice for booking and that they are done by our own soldier in period uniform which will bring history to life including cannon firing demonstration and blacksmithing.
Hours of Operation: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
The Fort will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Admission:
Children (Ages 5 -12) are $5.00
Adults (Ages 13+) are $9.00
Group rates are available.
To schedule a group tour, please contact Melinda Oalmann at 251-861-6992.
