FEBRUARY 24: THE DEFENSE OF FORT DOBBS - French-Indian War Fort in Statesville, NC

[Rhacknc]

Very good re-creation of a Fench/Indian era fort rebuilt/opened in 2019 located in Statesville NC.

From the website (Fort Dobbs) events page:
On February 27th, 1760, the garrison of Ft. Dobbs engaged in a night-time skirmish with Cherokee warriors.

This living history event will highlight what life was like for those involved on both sides though on-going displays of barracks life, as well as scheduled historic weapons demonstrations.

Saturday, 10am-4pm. Free admission, donations appreciated

 

[Coot]

Mrs Coot & I miss their "War for Empire" event - we regularly set up there when the fort (fortified barracks) was just a shallow hole in the ground.

 

[PathfinderNC]

First time learning about this! I am 45 minute drive from Statesville. This might be cool. Thank you

 

[Rhacknc]

I have driven down 77 many times over the years and seen the sign for the Ft. and always said I need to stop sometimes and never did. Looking forward to seeing it, looks like a lot of effort went in to recreating the fort. Hope to go with my son and granddaughters Saturday. I seen your post for the Yadkin Valley Longrifles shoot, I hope I can make it up that way one month as well.

 

[PathfinderNC]

I have driven down 77 many times over the years and seen the sign for the Ft. and always said I need to stop sometimes and never did. Looking forward to seeing it, looks like a lot of effort went in to recreating the fort. Hope to go with my son and granddaughters Saturday. I seen your post for the Yadkin Valley Longrifles shoot, I hope I can make it up that way one month as well.

Great- I plan to visit the fort on Saturday also.
Our club shoots the third Saturday of each month. If you are interested I can send you our calendar of events.
~Bob