Founders Day at Colonial Fort Conde

Step back into 1700s Mobile at Founders Day on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1–5 PM at Colonial Fort Condé!

Meet the founders of Mobile — Iberville, Bienville, De Tonti, and De Graaf — along with the city’s “Founding Mothers,” the Pelican Girls. Through lively conversations and interactive demonstrations, discover what life was really like in colonial Mobile and how these early settlers helped shape our city’s history.

Enjoy exciting military drills, explore the weapons and trade of the 1700s, and learn how French settlers adapted their cooking traditions to the North American climate and ingredients.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun learning experiences and living history demonstrations. Admission is free!

Also, make sure to stop by the Phoenix Fire Museum for a free architectural tour, and the History Museum of Mobile for some exciting America 250 activities featuring the Mobile Belles Leadership Program and our Education team!