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    Colonial Fort Conde

    3.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Tammy R.

    This was Free as part of the History Museum. Across the street. It's more of a little park area with a few artifacts in the buildings.

    Becky K.

    The original fort was torn down in the 1800s. This is a replica fort built on the same site. The cost is free to tour. Inside the fort is original antiques from the original fort. The tour is self guided with plenty of literature to read. The courtyard has a few cannons. The whole tour takes less than an hour. Kid friendly.

    Carmela S.

    I also like to soak in a bit of history from wherever I am traveling and this gem is free to tour. There is a parking lot and the tour is self guided. They have plenty of artifacts, weapons, maps and all of the exhibits were well appointed. Watch your head though if you are tall because the doorways are very low. There's also a replica of a jail cell so, make sure you jump in there for the obligatory photo op! Make sure you take the staircase up to the roof of the fort because the view of the skyline is impeccable from up there. It only took us about a half hour to tour the museum so, it's a good stop for a quick history lesson if you don't have much time.

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    Ashley H.

    Free, free, free! Now that I have your attention with this place being free to visit, let me tell you how cool it is so you will want to visit. Walking into the attached Welcome Center, they have tons of brochures about area attractions, and they give you a brief history of the fort. Before constructing the Wallace Tunnel, they were required to do an archeological dig. During this dig, they dug up so many artifacts from where the old fort once stood, they were inspired to reconstruct it. They went to France, got copies of the blueprints (amazing they were still in existence), and reconstructed the fort at one-third the size of the original structure. Walking through the fort you see many of the artifacts on display, along with a few replicas. Of course, it tells the story of the fort and Mobile under the French, British and Spanish rule, and the role the old fort played during the wars. The French built the fort and named it Fort Conde in honor of Gen Louis II de Boubon, Prince of Conde. Under British rule, the name was changed to Fort Charlotte, in honor of the Queen. Under Spanish rule, it was called Fuerta Carlota, which is Spanish for Fort Charlotte. The Spanish handed the fort over to the Americans in 1813, and it was demolished shortly thereafter. The top of the fort, which you can walk, lends a great view of the Mobile skyline. A bonus is that it's a great way to see what's above the tunnels, if you've ever wondered. Fort Conde sits right on top of the Wallace Tunnel. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to walk around and see all there is to see. It's a great way to stretch your legs if you're driving through the area and looking to stop, or to do a little sightseeing and get a little history lesson in less than an afternoon. Did I mention, it's free?

    Reese H.

    I've loved this place since I was a kid. A very significant part ofMobile's history. Duck Boat tours, a Sunday brunch, and a cool day in Downtown Mobile.

    Charli P.

    This is a great, free, attraction in downtown Mobile, AL! Fort Conde has a walk thru museum housed within the chambers of the fort. There are hundreds of artifacts on display including the skull of a dolphin (something I had never seen) and strands of trading beads. The displays are clearly marked and offer an opportunity to learn interesting facts about the area. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes so that you can climb to the top of the fort and see the canons up close! The grounds are maintained well and there are places to sit and rest. We visited on a beautiful sunny day which I suggest, since this is an outdoor venue! Stop by the visitors center located within the fort for more information about other attractions in the area!

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