THIS SOUTHERN METROPOLIS: LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM MOBILE

The GulfChats monthly maritime lecture series will be held on Thursday, March 19, at noon at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Mike Bunn, director of Blakeley Historic State Park, will explore “This Southern Metropolis: Life in Antebellum Mobile,” sharing insights into the city’s culture, commerce and daily life before the Civil War. Guests are invited to bring their lunch or enjoy a meal from the café. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/events/2396360430800228.