Historic Franklin House & Gallery

05/19/2026

🚴🏾‍♂️✨ What an incredible day at Saturday’s 2026 Underground Railroad Bike Tour! Thank you to everyone who came out to ride, learn, and honor the powerful history connected to Mobile’s African American heritage. From the energy at the start to the meaningful stops along the route, the day was filled with community, reflection, and celebration. 🖤📚

A special thank you to all of our riders, volunteers, partners, and supporters who helped make this experience unforgettable. We also enjoyed an amazing post-tour gathering with great food, drinks, and fellowship! 🍔🥤🎶 Your participation helps keep these important stories alive for future generations. We can’t wait to see everyone again next year! 🚲🌟

05/14/2026

Celebrate community, culture, and freedom with us on Friday, June 19! ❤️ The City of Mobile's 2026 Juneteenth Celebration will take place from 3-6 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park. This FREE event will include live performances, music, and engaging activities for everyone.

📌 Event Highlights
Live music by DJ Geaux
Games
Face painting
Photobooth
Complimentary food on a first come, first served basis
Food trucks
Local vendors
Afro-Brazilian Carnival Dance & Drumming Performance by Casa Samba from 4-5 p.m.

Guests are encourage to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Tents, glass bottles, and coolers are NOT allowed.

Visit cityofmobile.gov/events to learn more or register as a vendor. 🔗

05/14/2026

Looking forward to an outstanding Underground Railroad Bike Tour on Saturday!

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail is hosting the Underground Railroad Bike Tour Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., starting at the His…

05/05/2026

🏛️✨ May is National Historic Preservation Month! ✨🏛️

At the Dr. James Franklin Historic House & Gallery, we celebrate the power of preserving history—honoring the people, places, and stories that define Mobile’s rich African American heritage. 🖤📖

Historic preservation is more than restoring buildings—it’s about protecting culture, uplifting legacy, and ensuring that future generations can walk through history and feel its impact. 🌿🏡

Join us this month in celebrating preservation! Visit, support, and help keep these powerful stories alive. 🙌🏾


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05/01/2026

We’re excited to share that a member of our team was featured on FOX10’s Studio 10 this morning, highlighting the upcoming Underground Railroad Bike Tour!

During the segment, viewers got a preview of this powerful and educational ride through historic Mobile—tracing routes, stories, and landmarks connected to the Underground Railroad and local Black history.

Join us on Saturday, May 16, at 9:00 A.M. as we ride through history, honor the past, and celebrate the journey together.
Whether you’re riding for education, community, or inspiration, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.

🎥 Thank you to FOX10 Studio 10 for helping us share this important story!
👉 Register today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/underground-railroad-bike-tour and be part of the movement. Let’s ride for history—and for the future. 🚲✨

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/05/01/underground-railroad-bike-tour/

Join us for the Underground Railroad Bike Tour on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Mobile, Alabama, for a powerful journey through history on two wheels. Sponsored by the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail, this 11-mile guided experience takes riders along historic routes co...

04/25/2026

🚴🏾‍♂️ Ride Through History. Experience the Journey.
Join us for the Underground Railroad Bike Tour — a powerful ride connecting the past to the present.
✨ Link for info in the comments!
Sponsored by Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile and the Historic Franklin House & Gallery

04/17/2026

🚴🏾♂️ Ride Through History. Experience the Journey.
Join us for the Underground Railroad Bike Tour in historic Mobile, Alabama — a powerful ride connecting the past to the present. Trace the routes, hear the stories, and honor the courage and resilience of those who paved the way to freedom.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/underground-railroad-bike-tour

Join us for the Underground Railroad Bike Tour on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Mobile, Alabama, for a powerful journey through history on two wheels. Sponsored by the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail, this 11-mile guided experience takes riders along historic routes co...

04/16/2026

Let’s do it!!

We need your vote: Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile nominated for Best History Tour in the U.S.!
💙 Link in the comments
USA TODAY 10Best

04/14/2026

The Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile is currently at #5 in USA Today's Best History Tour ranking competition, alongside 19 other history tours in the U.S., including Boston’s Freedom Trail and D.C.’s USA Guided Tours! Let's get it to #1! Vote Daily from now until May 11 - winners will be announced on May 20.

Mobile's African American history runs deep, and the Dora Franklin Finley Heritage Trail makes sure it's visible to all. Guided tours trace the remarkable legacy of Black Mobilians across generations from slavery and Reconstruction through the Civil Rights era, connecting landmarks that standard cit...

03/09/2026

Historic Franklin House & Gallery Manager, Ken Robinson, had the privilege of speaking with members of the Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center! The following day, Via members toured the Historic Franklin House & Gallery! We want to give a special thanks to Dorthy Dorton with AARP Mobile for sponsoring both events!
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