"The Pelican Girls" - Dr. Alison Henry - November Lecture

Schedule

Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Historic Oakleigh Museum HMPS | Mobile, AL

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✨ November 15th Lecture | Meet the Speaker: Dr. Alison Henry ✨
Join us for an engaging and eye-opening journey into Mobile’s early history with Dr. Alison Henry, Senior Instructor at the University of South Alabama and passionate local historian!
🔑 What You’ll Discover:
• The untold story of Fort Louis at 27 Mile Bluff
• The 1704 arrival of the “Pelican Girls” sent by the King
• How 23 young women shaped the future of the Gulf Coast
• The lasting impact—both good and controversial—still felt today
📍 Don’t miss this fascinating piece of Mobile’s history brought to life!
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Historic Oakleigh Museum HMPS, 350 Oakleigh Place,Mobile,AL,United States

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