I watched my son reading up for his U.S. history class—a practice that used to be a rarity. It was only last year that he was struggling with history. He said he found it incredibly boring, and getting him to study was like pulling teeth.
And now I can’t help but remember what turned his whole attitude around: when we visited the Battle of Mobile Bay Civil War Trail. He was fascinated with the stories and images we encountered along the trail. Being able to see and touch actual cannons and forts made it much more real and relevant for him. Fort Gaines was his favorite attraction—the way they bring the battles and stories to life makes the experience more than just educational.
