Explore 300 years of Mobile history. #OurStoryStartsHere
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21 Jan 2021
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29 Sep 2020
The exhibit features a scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as several “satellite” units that provide viewers with a hands-on experience with the same technology that allows Hubble to gaze at distant galaxies!
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History Museum of Mobile retweeted
17 Aug 2020
🚌 Trace Mobile, Alabama's history at the History Museum of Mobile. studentgrouptour.com/history… @HistoryMobile @VisitMobileAL #StudentTravel #OurStoryStartsHere #VisitMobile
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18 Aug 2020
#OnThisDay in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Pictured here is Eugenia Marx, one of Mobile’s most prominent suffragettes.
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17 Aug 2020
The term “trench art” applies to any item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians from war material or any other material associated with armed conflict.
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4 Jul 2020
We will be closed today in honor of Independence Day. We will re-open tomorrow at 1 p.m.
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9 Jun 2020
VOTE FOR THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILE FOR BEST MUSEUM! #VoteNappies #Nappies2020 lagniappemobile.secondstreet…
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28 May 2020
We are honored to be nominated for two categories this year including Best Museum and Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners (Attraction). Voting starts next Wednesday, help us win back-to-back Best Museum! #VoteNappies #Nappies2020
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5 May 2020
This #HistoryAtHome activity introduces children to what oral history is and how to do it. It also gives children the opportunity to learn about the lives of their parent, grandparents, or other relatives. Try it at home by visiting ow.ly/O9Fb50zxUBz!
History Museum of Mobile retweeted
22 Apr 2020
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17 Apr 2020
On this day in 1904, Joseph Stillwell Cain died. This casket handle from his coffin was donated to the History Museum of Mobile when Cain and his wife were moved from their gravesites in Bayou La Batre to the Church Street Graveyard. #MobileHistory #MardiGras #JoeCain
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8 Apr 2020
On this day in 1974, Mobile born and raised baseball player Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s 1935 record for the most career home runs with his 715th. #FromTheCollection is Hank Aaron’s 754th, a walk-off homerun off Texas pitcher Steve Foucault. He retired with 755 career home runs.
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7 Apr 2020
Today is #WorldHealthDay. Pictured are some of the many medical artifacts #FromTheCollection. The blue bottle once held Milk of Magnesia, while the clear bottle held unknown medicine from the Bienville Pharmacy in the 1880s. Also pictured is a mortar and pestle set.
6 Apr 2020
If you're looking for some exciting ways to learn at home, we've launched #HistoryatHome! We've got guided tours of our current Ancient Rome exhibit, Colonial Fort Conde, and more!
Visit bit.ly/HMMAtHome for tours and activities.
16 May 2018
We are so excited to be a finalist for Best Museum for the 2018 Nappie awards!! Vote online at votenappies.com
#historymuseumofmobile #somobile #nappies #bestmuseum
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1 May 2018
Step back in time and explore Ice Age Imperials this Summer at the History Museum of Mobile! For more information, visit historymuseumofmobile.com/ic…. #OurStoryStartsHere #RealFossils #RealCool
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History Museum of Mobile retweeted
4 Apr 2018
The @City_of_Mobile’s tourist attractions have come together to celebrate, again! Join the local attractions for Explore Mobile 2018. Enjoy live music, local food, free activities as well as free/discounted admission to the city’s tourist attractions! #ExploreMobile
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History Museum of Mobile retweeted
19 Mar 2018
Stop by the @HistoryMobile now through April 30 to see works of art by @SynSAINTJAMES. Purchase one of her beautiful pieces & 40% of proceeds will be donated to #scholarships at #BishopState! #bishop_rys18
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19 Jan 2018
Relive the voyage through real artifacts and personal stories. | Titanic Honour & Glory is OPEN NOW! #TitanicHG #Titanic
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