The Defense of Fort Dobbs
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 02/26/2022
On February 27, 1760, the garrison of Fort Dobbs engaged in a bloody, night-time skirmish with Cherokee warriors. This living history event will give visitors a glimpse of what life was like for those involved through on-going displays of camp and barracks life, as well as scheduled musket and cannon firing demonstrations. Please note that masks are required in all indoor spaces and are encouraged when near others outdoors.
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10am-4pm Saturday. $ 2 admission (children under 5 free.)
Reenactor encampments and all demonstrations will take place outdoors and will be accessible for free. The interior of the fort will be open for tours several times during the day with the purchase of a ticket on-site.
Here is the schedule of activities for the day:
9:30am-Tour of the fort
10:30am-Musket firing demonstration
11:30am-Tour of the fort
12:30pm-Swivel cannon demonstration
1:30pm-Tour of the fort
2:30pm-Musket firing demonstration
3:30pm-Tour of the fort
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Fort Dobbs State Historic SiteLocation:
438 Fort Dobbs Rd
Statesville, NC, 28625United States
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Phone:
704-873-5882Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
02/26/2022
Time:
10am-4pm
Price:
$ 2 admission (children under 5 free.)
Ages
All AgesWeb Service