You proceed a certain distance through the Clotilda exhibition at the brand-new Africatown Heritage house thinking the curators have done a great job telling the whole story. And then you hit a stark, ...

An open letter to our elected officials: I have been following the story of Africatown since we moved to Mobile in 2004 and am delighted with the progress that has been made in the restoration of that ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - There was a great opportunity today to learn about the history and culture of Africatown in Mobile. A culture festival was held at the Africatown Heritage House, where Clotilda ...

More than 160 years ago, a schooner carrying illegal human cargo sailed into Mobile Bay. It was a half-century after the importation of slaves had been outlawed in the U.S. Still, in the dark of night ...

The Mobile History Museum is filled with historical displays and interesting information on the history of Mobile and th ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the History Museum of Mobile have announced they will be hosting CLOTILDA: THE EXHIBITION at the Africatown Heritage House in July. July 8th marks 163 years since ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two locations in Mobile are now recognized for their role in the Reconstruction Era, a period of U.S. history after the Civil War. The National Park Service recognizes more than ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Folks braving the dreary weather-- to honor the legacy of Africatown. People came from all across the state for the Africatown Historical Lantern Walk to learn about the history ...

Boasting his intention to dodge the U.S. Navy’s enforcement of the hated ban, Meaher partners with William Foster, a shipwright who captains his beautifully crafted schooner, the Clotilda. The pair ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A taste of African culture was available to those attending the Africatown Heritage House’s inaugural Culture Fest, serving as a cultural celebration filled with spoken word, ...