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Fort Dobbs Recreates Life on the Frontier
May 28, 2013
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of life on the North Carolina frontier on June 8-9. In the summer of 1755, fifty soldiers arrived on a remote hilltop near present-day Statesville with orders to build a fort to guard local settlers and mark the edge of the British Empire.
Named for royal governor Arthur Dobbs and commanded by Hugh Waddell, the fort was the base of operations for Waddell’s troops during the French and Indian War, which had been the climax of centuries of tension between England and France. The western frontier was considered dangerous, and on occasion colonists would stay close to the fort’s fortifications to remain protected from attacks by French-allied Cherokee Indians.
The living history program will feature historic interpreters portraying American provincial soldiers and their Catawba Indian allies. They will present musket firing demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., as well as cannon firings at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day, besides ongoing displays of 18th century military and American Indian camp life. The free programs will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
The educational program at this state historic site gives life to North Carolina’s past experiences and traditions and demonstrates the value of living history to students and adults.
French & Indian War Comes to Life at Fort Dobbs
March 10, 2013
STATESVILLE – Hundreds of costumed interpreters will bring the French and Indian War to life in a battle re-enactment at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on April 13-14. The conflict pitted native warriors against provincial soldiers protecting English settlers on North Carolina’s western frontier.
In the living history program, re-enactors portraying soldiers, American Indians, and civilians from the 18th century will take to the field. Musket and cannon firing demonstrations will be featured, along with a battle re-enactment at 1:30 p.m. each day. Period music and trades will be presented, as well as scholarly lectures. The program will be Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, with those under five years of age free.
A school day is offered April 12, for which reservations are required. Admission for the school day is $5 per student, while chaperones are free.
Cannon and Musket Fire Recall the 1760 Anglo-Cherokee War at Fort Dobbs
January 31, 2013
STATESVILLE — Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the 18th century Cherokee War on Feb. 23-24. The Cherokee had been allies of the British when the French and Indian War started in 1754, but tensions quickly spiraled into war and the allegiance of the Cherokee was uncertain. The 30 member garrison at Fort Dobbs was attacked by more than twice its number in a confusing night time skirmish on Feb. 27. 1760.
The 253rd anniversary program will feature living history interpreters who will portray provincial soldiers and Cherokee warriors, present musket and cannon firing demonstrations, and ongoing demonstrations of 18th century military and American Indian camp life. The free programs will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. A special evening firing will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday.
The educational program at this state historic site gives life to North Carolina’s past experiences and traditions and demonstrates the value of living history to students and adults.
For more information call (704) 873-5882 or visit www.fortdobbs.org. Fort Dobbs is the only state historic site dedicated to the period of the French and Indian War (1754-1763), also known as the Seven Years War. It is North Carolina’s only link to a war for empire that crossed five continents and lasted nearly 10 years, and is part of the Division of State Historic Sites.
Friends of Fort Dobbs — Musket, Powder Horn and Sword Raffle
December 2012
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