2024

february 24: the defense of fort dobbs

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

june 1: 263rd anniversary of grant’s campaign

In June of 1761, a British army under Col. James Grant invaded the Cherokee’s homeland. Over the course of a month, this force destroyed 18 Cherokee towns in a bid to end the war once and for all.

This program will contrast life in barracks for Provincial soldiers with life in the field as experienced by both Grant’s men and their Cherokee opponents. Scheduled historic weapons demonstrations will be featured.

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

september 28: fall living history

See what a typical day was like for the garrison of Fort Dobbs through on-going displays of barracks life, including cooking, wood working, and scheduled historic weapons demonstrations.

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

November 9: Military timeline

Visit with soldiers and support personnel from hundreds of years of North Carolina history. The experiences of veterans from the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and other conflicts will be shared through living history displays and historic weapons firing demonstrations.

Saturday, 10am-4pm. $5 admission for those 13 and older. Children under 13 free.

Special events and living history weekends are made possible by the generosity of the Friends of Fort Dobbs,
who support the mission of Fort Dobbs State Historic Site —
“To preserve and interpret the history of Fort Dobbs and North Carolina's role in the French and Indian War."