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 “The French and Indian War, one phase of an international war for empire, was arguably the pivotal event in the nation’s history . . .
It secured British domination of the eastern portion of the North American continent, provided a military training ground for the colonists, and set in motion forces that helped to birth the American Revolution. Fort Dobbs is a tangible link and the only remaining site where North Carolina’s role in this important conflict can be interpreted in an authentic historical setting. We invite you to support our efforts to give this history a future!”
Keith A. Hardison, Director, Division of Historic Sites & Properties
NC Department of Cultural Resources
“Fort Dobbs was a part of what was truly the first world war . . .
The story of the fort symbolizes the road to freedom through the American Revolution that followed. What this country learned at Fort Dobbs and at other French and Indian War sites allowed us to know that we could challenge and defeat the British.”
Bill Pope, Board Member
The Friends of Fort Dobbs
 “Fort Dobbs will be one of the nation’s premier French and Indian War historic sites . . .
...bringing to life the struggles of the soldiers and civilians caught up in the war between the British and the French and the American Indians struggling to preserve their life and culture. Fort Dobbs provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to understand North Carolina’s role in the global conflict. This project, which includes the reconstruction of the fort and other interpretive structures, as well as the construction of a museum/visitor center, will vastly improve the nature and quality of educational services and experiences provided to visitors - expanding opportunities from the current, limited range of programs offered to a new level of interpretive historic experience.”
Beth Hill, Former Site Manager
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
 “We should all be proud of our heritage . . .
We should participate in the preservation and protection of this 18th century legacy with our time, talents and finances. Fort Dobbs played a vital role in the history of our state and the world. Generations of school children to come will benefit from its reconstruction.”
Sara Tice, Board Member
The Friends of Fort Dobbs
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