Raphael Semmes moved to Alabama in 1842. When Alabama withdrew from the Union in 1861, Semmes resigned from the U.S. Navy and was Commissioned a commander in the confederate Navy. He was promoted to Captain and assumed command of the C.S.S. Alabama. During its 22
Mobile, AL Historic HomesPartially reconstructed 1724 French fort in downtown Mobile. Period costumed guides. Demonstrations of cannon and musket firing. Mobile'
Mobile, AL MuseumsBuilt in 1822-24. Owned by National Society of Colonial Dames in America. Period antiques and decorative arts depicting 5 periods of historic Mobile. Original cannons from French Fort Condé
Mobile, AL Historic HomesPortraits and biographies of famous African-Americans. Carvings, artifacts, books, documents. History of Colored Carnival, Ha...
Historical landmark and old homestead with waterfall, water wheel, 1887 log cabin, nature trails. Electricity generated in 18...