When
05/07/2015
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where
USS Alabama
Age Groups
USS Alabama Battleship
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 10 am
Location: Mobile, AL
Cost: $3.00 per person, 5 years old & under free, parking is $2 per vehicle
Payment: Day of visit via check made to MRCS
Registration: Via email to coordinator, Michele Landrum, @ m.landrum@mobilemrcs.org
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 13th
Come tour the historic USS Alabama! Once onboard, the group can enter gun turrets, view crew’s quarters, the brig, sick bay, an engine room and much more. There are 12 decks open for touring aboard the Battleship. The group will also enjoy watching a 15-minute film in the Uptake Theater featuring former WWII USS ALABAMA crewmen.
After touring the ALABAMA, head down the ramp to the Aircraft Pavilion where the group can view aircraft such as the A-12 “Blackbird” Spy Plane and a P51-D Mustang Redtail, like the one flown by the valiant Tuskegee Airmen. Then inspect other aircraft, a PBR Boat, and many exciting exhibits.
Submarine USS DRUM is your next stop. Experience how her crew of 72 worked and lived. The Submarine may be viewed from every vantage point, inside and out.
Be sure to visit the inspiring Vietnam and Korean War Memorials also located in the park as well as the incredible array of outdoor exhibits.
Expect to spend 2-2.5 hours on the tour. Picnic area is available after the tour. Simulator is NOT included in the price but is available for separate purchase, $4.75, day of event.
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