Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers and the civilians who assisted in their efforts throughout 450 years of military history. The educational program will offer a sample of soldier life from many different eras. Fort Dobbs is administered by North Carolina Historic Sites, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Re-enactors dressed as soldiers and support personnel from the Civil War, both World Wars, the American Revolution, and many other time periods will present scheduled historic weapons firing demonstrations. Visitors can also see ongoing displays of camp life, equipment, and cooking throughout the day.
The event will take place from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 13 and older. This event is free for children under 12 and veterans and active military with government ID. For more information, call (704) 873-5882 or visit www.fortdobbs.org.
About Fort Dobbs
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history of Fort Dobbs and North Carolina’s role in the French and Indian War. It is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Special events and living history weekends are offered throughout the year. Fort Dobbs is located at 438 Fort Dobbs Road in Statesville, N.C.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.
The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.