October Living History Drill
2026-10-24 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their October drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.
Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day.
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags
2026-11-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Aircraft Pavilion
This Veterans Day, join us as we honor and express our deepest gratitude to the true heroes among us – our veterans. Event features patriot music, presentations by the Veterans Day Essay Contest winners, a keynote address by the 2026-2027 Distinguished Young Woman of the Year and more. The Parade of Flags features 4th Grade students from Mobile and Baldwin counties.
The event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited

Veterans Day Concert
2026-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Aircraft Pavilion
The Mobile Pops will present their annual Veterans Day concert in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. The concert will feature traditional patriotic music, military marches, contemporary favorites and more. The highlight of the performance is the playing of the service songs and recognition of our veterans. The concert is open to the public and free to attend.

Keesler Federal Battleship 12K
2026-11-15 08:00 - 11:30 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Simple point to point course. Runners will start on Old Spanish Trail, turn right just past the old chamber of commerce to head down hill. Runners will run in the southern most lane and the emergency lane straight down Hwy 98 to the USS Alabama where they will be greeted to a patriotic welcome. Shuttles will return runners to the starting line area at Spanish Fort Town Center.

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tart Time:8:00am CST
End Time:11:30am CST
Price:$55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $65.00 after August 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

For more information or to register, please visit Keesler Federal Battleship 12K

December Living History Drill
2026-12-05 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their December drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.
Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day.
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

February Living History Crew Drill
2027-02-06 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their February drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.
Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day.
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

April Living History Crew Drill
2027-04-10 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their April drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.
Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day.
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

June Living History Crew Drill
2027-06-05 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their June drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.
Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day.
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

August Living History Crew Drill
2027-08-07 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their August drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.
Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day.
The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

October Living History Crew Drill
2027-10-23 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States

December Living History Crew Drill
2027-12-04 08:00 - 15:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
