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| Historic
Home Opens to Public for Rare Summer Tours |
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Constructed under majestic oaks dripping with Spanish moss, the Swift-Coles
Historic Home has stood as a lasting reminder of the county's rich legacy. Thanks
to an extensive restoration of this home and the surround grounds, guided tours
will be conducted for the summer months as guests navigate the 16 room Tidewater
Mansion to experience what life was like nearly 100 years ago along the Bon Secour
River.
Built around 1882, the 4 room structure was home to the Charles
Swift family. In 1902, they added 12 more rooms to accommodate overnight
ferry guests arriving from Mobile. Then in 1976, Nik Coles bought the home and
began the restoration efforts, which were finally completed by the Baldwin County
Department of Archives and History along with the Baldwin County Historic Development
Commission.
The restoration of the Swift-Coles Historic Home is part of
Baldwin County’s Bicentennial celebration, commemorating 200 years of the
county’s rich and diverse heritage.
Tours will be offered throughout
the summer months on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with
the last tour beginning at 3:00 p.m.). Admission is $3.00. For more information
or to schedule a private tour, contact the county's archive and history department
at 251-580-1897. To read more about this home, click here.
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| Update
on New Businesses to Pleasure Island |
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In June 2009, the Alabama Gulf Coast expanded its culinary palette with the
addition of Café Nola on 2nd Street in Gulf Shores. Specializing
in authentic New Orleans cuisine, this restaurant features an expansive menu,
including Cajun pistols, seafood and poboys. Open for lunch and dinner, this
business will also have live entertainment. For more information, call Café Nola at 251-967-2200.
 Editor's Note:
Completion
of the new fishing pier at the Gulf State Park is expected late summer or early
fall. Construction has been slightly delayed due to weather and surf conditions.
Once finished, this pier will be one of the longest in the Gulf of Mexico and
will be featured in an upcoming edition of this newsletter.
To see a comprehensive
list of new businesses, click here.
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| Other
Upcoming Events On Pleasure Island |
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In addition to the action-packed schedule of our Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, Pleasure Island will also
be hosting the following events in August.
Pepsi Star Series and
The Wharf presents Kenny Chesney with Special Guests Miranda Lambert and Lady
Antebellum 
Date: 8/6/2009
Location: 23325
Amphitheater Drive Orange Beach, AL 36561
Price: All tickets $89.00
Contact:
1-877-WharfAL or web
7:30 Showtime, 6:30 Gates
Pepsi Star
Series and The Wharf presents Counting Crowes with Michael Franti, Spearhead and
Augustana
Date: 8/7/2009
Location: 23325 Amphitheater Drive Orange
Beach, AL 36561
Tickets: $55.00, $45.00, $35.00 and $25.00 on sale soon.
Contact:
1-877-WharfAL or web
8:00 Showtime, 7:00 Gates.
2009 Gulf Shores
Out & In Concert Series presents Doug Breau's Showstoppers
Date:
8/13/2009
Location: Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores.
Price: Free
to public.
Contact: 251-968-1172 or web
Indoor. A salute to song's from musicals, film and stage.
Backed by live musicians, this vocal professional evokes memories from shows we
know and love.
2009 Gulf Shores Out & In Concert Series presents
Brent Burns
Date: 8/20/2009
Location: Erie H. Meyer Civic Center,
Gulf Shores.
Price: Free to public.
Contact: 251-968-1172 or web
Indoor. This island favorite has his tongue in his cheek
so often it's a wonder he can carry on a conversation! As his song states, he's
Livin' the Life Jimmy Buffet Wrote About.
For a complete listing of upcoming
leisure events, click here.
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