8th Annual Massacre Island

8th Annual Massacre Island

September 13th, 2025 - September 14th, 20259am - 5pm

Dauphin Island

Over 300 years ago The French explorer, Pierre Le Moyne de'Iberville named Dauphin Island "Masscre Island" because of the huge pile of human skeletons that he discovered. Which later turned out to be a Indian burial ground that was unearthed from a storm. There was a small attack later on Isle Dauphine. The Pirates tied everyone up and robbed their warehouses. Come to Fort Gaines and see the Pirates (in period garb) as they pilfer and pillage Isle Dauphine and fight against Spanish and British Galleons that stormed Mobile Bay.  There will be treasure hunts on both days.

The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 160 years. Now a fascinating 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.

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    Historic Fort Gaines
    • 95 Bienville Boulevard
    • Dauphin Island, AL 36528
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    Fort Gaines

    Region

    Dauphin Island is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

    Fees

    5-12 $5.00, 13 & up $10.00

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    Where to Stay

    PELICAN NEST RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND

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    Dauphin Island Real Estate

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    Willow Tree Cottage

    This cottage has bed and breakfast-style accommodations.

    ACP Vacation Rentals dba Roberts Brothers, Inc.

    ACP Vacation Rentals dba Roberts Brothers, Inc. has been the premier property management and Real Estate Service provider for lower Alabama since 2001. Currently the largest property management company on Dauphin Island, ACP has weathered many storm...

    The Inn at Dauphin Island

    Beachfront Rentals & Sales, LLC, manages the rental unit for The Inn at Dauphin Island and the Dauphin Island Beach Club, as well as the owners association for each complex.

    Boardwalk Realty, Inc.

    Vacation rental homes on beautiful Dauphin Island. Over 65 homes available in a variety of Island locations, sizes and price ranges.

    Dauphin Island Campground

    "Surround Yourself with Friends!" Surround yourself with family and friends for the vacation of a lifetime. New memories will be created at the Dauphin Island Campground. All that the Island offers is both accessible and affordable to you and your...
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    Where to Eat

    Lighthouse Bakery

    The island bakery is a great place to catch breakfast while spending time on the island. Everything is hand made and baked fresh daily on site. Fresh ground coffee, mouth watering pastries, omelets (available on weekends) and delicious deli sandwic...

    Islanders Restaurant and Bar

    Beachside setting and great location to go for food, drinks, hospitality or to enjoy time spent on the beachside porch setting. Come back at night for the jukebox and live music entertainment.

    Pelican Reef

    Visit us online at http://thepelicanreef.com/
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    What to See & Do

    Audubon Bird Sanctuary

    "Surround Yourself with Nature!" If you’re a nature lover, it doesn’t get much better than Dauphin Island. Trek along a 1000-foot long board-walk through swamps, dunes and the Gulf shoreline at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Observe nesting platforms...

    Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Gallery

    Visit Dauphin Island Gallery (in the Lighthouse Building) for the finest local art in South Mobile County!

    Historic Fort Gaines

    "Surround Yourself with History" Explore times gone by, surrounding yourself inside the historic walls of Fort Gaines! Completed in 1861, visitors delight at this site of The Battle of Mobile Bay. Explore the grounds while hearing stories of days ...

    Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

    Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the Alabama Aquarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth-largest estuary system in the United States.

    Dauphin Island Kayak & Bicycle Rentals

    We customize to your rental needs for all experience levels and ages. We offer delivery and pick-up anywhere on Dauphin Island and are open all year 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hours are flexible with reservation.

    Dauphin Island Public Beach

    "Surround Yourself with Sunshine!" One of our best and most plentiful commodities on the island is sunshine! We have so much we can’t wait to share it with you. Surround yourself with warm rays as soft, white, sugar sand squishes between your toes...

    Quest Fishing Adventures and Cruises

    Customized private chartered cruise aboard 46-ft. Bertram. See dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, lighthouse, Intracoastal Waterway. Half-day, full-day, overnight.

    Indian Shell Mound Park

    Subtropical wonder maintained by Alabama Marine Resources. Many plants believed to have been transported here by Native American groups hundreds of years ago for medicinal and culinary purposes.

    Mobile Bay Ferry

    Daily vehicle and passenger service from Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan. Departures every 1.5 hours. Two boats in summer months that leave every 45 minutes.
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