These are posts about the history of Mobile, things that started in Mobile, and things that are just, well, Classic Mobile.
Every state has weird laws within its history. Some of these laws make you question how they even came to be or could even be enforced. Alabama is no exception to having dumb laws, so here are eleven crazy Alabama…
Those fortunate enough to partake in Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities know that the final week before Ash Wednesday can be a blur. It feels like you’re on a high, attending as many parades and balls as you can. That, my…
Mardi Gras is a Christian celebration and cultural show that has its roots in spring and fertility rituals from long ago. Its beginnings can be traced back thousands of years ago. In this post, I’ll go over a brief Mardi…
A gathering won’t be complete without a cake. It’s only fitting that the most regal cake of them all be served at the French Quarter’s biggest party of the year: The King Cake! The origins of this beautiful, oval-shaped confection…
There are many cultures that are embedded in Mobile’s rich history, but perhaps the most revered are of the African American community. Figures of the American Civil Rights Movement like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Harriet Tubman are…
One of our prime goals as citizens of the world should be to preserve it for future generations. We’ve already done a significant amount of damage, so we should do our best to reverse these effects. A massive way to…
We had a really fun conversation with one of the creators of the Mobile porch parade – a part of Yardi Gras! We’re sure that by now, you have seen yards around Mobile with Yardi Gras signs and float decorations…
As the oldest city in Alabama, Mobile has a rich history spanning centuries. French, British, Greek, Catholic, Creole and African influences have made the city of Mobile the wonderful blend of culture it is today. From architecture to cuisine, everything…
We believe that a healthy city is a happy city and we want that for Mobile. Join the Mobile Fit Club to get active!Stay accountable, try new things, and make new friends. Your fitness goals will be different from those around you.Some may…
Mobile is quickly becoming a hotspot for vacations. We want these travelers to enjoy their time here as much as we love living here, so here are some things first-timers must do when they visit us. A First Timer’s Guide…