Dauphin Island vacationers should plan a visit to Fort Gaines, as it celebrates the 16th annual "Colonies of the Gulf Coast" next weekend.
You're invited to come on out to the fort on March 4th and 5th between 9am to 5pm to see and experience for yourself what life was like on Isle Dauphine in the 1700's and 1800's.There will be British and Spanish soldiers on hand to practice drills, including cannon firing
Fort Gaines Historic Site is located on the eastern end of Dauphin Island. Admission for adults is $5. Kids get in for $3, or free if under age 4