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The Mobile Belles Leadership Program
Since 2008, the Mobile Belles have represented the Historic Mobile Preservation Society and the Mobile community as young ambassadors of history, preservation, culture, and hospitality.
More Than a Tradition
HISTORY · SERVICE · LEADERSHIP
Learning the Past. Serving the Present.
The Mobile Belles program introduces high school students to historic preservation while developing the knowledge and confidence to share Mobile's history with others.
Through training, monthly meetings, historic interpretation, and public service, Belles gain a unique perspective on their city and learn how the preservation of the past can shape its future.
The Belle Experience
LEARN
Discover Mobile's History
Explore local history, historic preservation, and the people and places that shaped Mobile.
INTERPRET
Share the Story
Develop the skills and confidence to serve as a docent at Historic Oakleigh and the Richards DAR House.
SERVE
Represent the Community
Participate in special events and represent HMPS and Mobile through public-facing service.
Become a Belle
History. Service. Community.
Mobile Belles are active high school students with an interest in history and their community. Because Belles work closely with the public, participants should be outgoing, poised, dependable, and comfortable communicating with visitors.
How To Apply
Applications for the 2026–2027 Mobile Belles Leadership Program will be available beginning in December 2026. Applications may be downloaded here on our website or from the Mobile Belles Leadership Program Facebook page.
Interviews will be held March 13–14, 2027.
We look forward to meeting the next group of young women who will represent and share the history of Mobile!
Requirements to Apply
Applicants should:
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Be currently enrolled in 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
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Maintain a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA in school
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Have demonstrated the capacity for leadership within their own schools and extracurricular activities
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Share a sincere commitment, motivation, and interest in Mobile history and the mission of the Historic Mobile Preservation Society
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Be friendly, outgoing, poised, and confident
Learning the Past. Serving the Present.
Request the Belles for an Appearance
The Mobile Belles are proud to represent Mobile’s rich history and support historic preservation efforts throughout our community. Belles may be available to serve as guides, greeters, or representatives at qualifying community events and programs.
Appearances may include events related to history, historic preservation, tourism, civic and cultural activities, and select educational programs.
To request the Mobile Belles for an upcoming event, please contact us at belles@historicoakleigh.org and include the following information:
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Name and brief description of the event
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Date and time
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Event location
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Number of Belles requested
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Role the Belles would serve during the event
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Any additional information that may help us consider your request
Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee availability. As high school students, our Belles balance their participation in the program with academic and extracurricular commitments. Appearance requests are considered based on Belle availability and alignment with the mission of the Mobile Belles Leadership Program.
We appreciate your interest in including the Mobile Belles in your event and look forward to hearing from you.
