Dauphin Island Diaries

A narrative history podcast exploring Dauphin Island and the Gulf Coast through place-rooted storytelling. Stories That Matter. History That Sticks.

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Beneath the surface, gas and oil rigs are gathering points for fish, coral, sponges, barnacles, and entire underwater ecosystems. Researchers refer to them as “vertical reefs.”
These and other types of artificial reefs are the focus for the next episode of Dauphin Island Diaries

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The Gulf waters off Alabama contain far more history beneath the surface than most people realize. Some of it arrived there by accident, but some was placed there intentionally. Our next episode explores artificial reefs. Check it out Monday.

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@history_dame One of the more compelling such relationship was US Grant & Simon Bolivar Buckner. Buckner surrendered to “Unconditional Surrender” Grant at Ft. Donelson. This strained their previously close friendship. But later they reconciled & Buckner served as one of Grant’s pallbearers.

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Listening to "DID Ep 1 - The Complicated Story of Fort Gaines" at https://t.co/WbOBDEclSA

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We just crossed 8,200 followers and 1M+ views on Facebook.

Appreciate everyone who’s been watching, sharing, and helping this grow.

If you’ve been seeing the videos, the full stories live on the podcast.

The Tennessee History Nerd is now live: https://t.co/uVNCchC1w9

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Dauphin Island Diaries is now LIVE on Patreon—and goes live everywhere tomorrow.

If you’re interested in Gulf Coast history, maritime stories, and the places that shaped them…

This is where those stories live.

Listen here: https://t.co/WbOBDEclSA

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Sometimes history isn’t glamorous.

This is the latrine at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island. At first glance it looks like a simple “ten-holer,” but it actually allowed the tide from the moat outside the fort to flush and clean it twice each day.

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Before I left the island to return to Tennessee, I visited the “Goat Trees” site.

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This morning, the USS Farragut (DDG-99) passed through the same waters where her namesake won glory over 160 years ago...at the entrance of Mobile Bay. This video was shot from the east end of Dauphin Island.
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Work continues on Dauphin Island. At the Alabama Aquarium yesterday getting information on the Oyster Industry & Artificial Reefs. Had a doofus moment & had the camera set to photo instead of video attempting to shoot the later promised videos.

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I had the good fortune of having the firing of a Civil War mountain howitzer demonstrated to me yesterday and was able to video it. Thanks to Robert Bean and the Ft Gaines Historic Site!

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On Dauphin Island this week and next for research for the podcast. Excited about the connections we’re making and the relationships we’re building!

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The February issue of The Dispatch, the Dauphin Island Diaries newsletter, is now live for patrons on Patreon.

This issue focuses on early fieldwork, ongoing research, and where the work stands as the project moves toward launch.

Available now on Patreon.

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Next week I’ll be back on the Gulf Coast for several days of research and relationship-building for Dauphin Island Diaries.

I'm focusing on place, local history, and doing the work that will shape the podcast. Really glad to get back to the island and the coast. More soon.

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A few folks have asked about merchandise tied to Dauphin Island Diaries.

I’ve added a small official merch section to the SME site for anyone interested.

No obligation, not hawking, no sales pitch — just making the option available. https://t.co/Abm1ve1NzV

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Dauphin Island Diaries is part of a broader historical storytelling effort under Summers Media Enterprises.

For those who’ve asked how to support the project now, support options are available. No obligation.

One-time: https://t.co/sukoRyzKJx

Ongoing: https://t.co/81ktZfFF7I

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Doing Tennessee field research this week — using the same approach that will guide Dauphin Island Diaries.

On-site research. Primary sources. Respect for place.

Gulf Coast trip coming soon.

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One week into the new year.

Quiet preparation before the Gulf Coast stories begin.

Slowly and deliberately.

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A new year, a new podcast coming, and new stories taking shape.

Dauphin Island Diaries is in early production now, with a spring launch planned. Stay tuned…and Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas from Dauphin Island Diaries.

A quiet season on the coast... may your season be shaped by water, wind, memory, joy, and hope… wherever you find your shore today.