Fairhope Museum of History — Attraction in Fairhope

The Fairhope Museum of History is a very highly recommended, "Must Visit," place on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay! There is such a wealth of amazing history of the City of Fairhope, from its beginnings. The Director, Donnie Barrett, is a lifelong resident of Fairhope. In fact, he and his twin brother, Ronnie, were born across the street where the Hampton Inn is located. Back in the 1950s the location housed the historic Jordan Clinic, where hundreds of babies were born, prior to the establishment of Thomas Hospital. I was also born at the Jordan Clinic, March 31, 1957. So, that location is very special to many of the natives...

.What an experience. I came to this town by chance but I also don't believe in coincidence. This 2 floor museum is full of history and surprises. I didn't know about Organic Education or Single Tax corporation. The relics of history here are vast and can't say enough about the man at the door with the Mayor sign on desk. Hilarious and true asset to the character of museum. The photos and biographies are in murals and videos here and it quaint yet spacious enough to roam. Very well organized and interesting like the town of...

We absolutely loved the Fairhope Museum of History! Thanks to our knowledgeable Bed and Breakfast host, Becky Jones, of Bay Breeze B & B, highly suggested (about 9x) to the guests to visit! We met Ed, not sure if that was Becky's former Biology student, but he is interesting and knows about sweet-beloved Fairhope- a Single Tax Colony! I will purchase some books next time we visit! I love the history of Fairhope! You need to visit; don't make me suggest it 9x like sweet...