Pirates of Massacre Island Sept. 17-18 at Fort Gaines

Pirates of Massacre Island Sept. 17-18 at Fort Gaines

The Pirates of Massacre Island will be landing on Dauphin Island Sept. 17-18 at historic Fort Gaines, as the Fort Gaines Historic Site and the 6th Alabama Cavalry Buccaneers portray life on the Gulf Coast in the 1700s. Activities include flintlock pistol duels, a pirate tug-o-war, swashbuckling sword play, cannon firings and a treasure hunt for kids ages 12 and under. The fort opens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $9 for visitors age 13 and over, $5 for those ages 5-12 and free for those 4 and under.
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. More info: townofdauphinisland.org or 251-861-6992.