In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will host its annual Military Timeline event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic interpreters will portray soldiers and civilians representing different eras of North Carolina’s military service, from the 1585 Roanoke Colony through the Vietnam War. Fort Dobbs is administered by the Division of State Historic Sites within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR).
Visitors are invited to interact with living history displays and watch historic weapons firing demonstrations throughout the day. At 2 p.m., Dr. Alexander Burns, assistant professor of history at Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio) will present a lecture titled “Firm Battalions and American Fire: The Continental Army on the Battlefield.” In commemoration of 250 years of American independence, this year’s program will also feature a special emphasis on the Revolutionary War. Admission is $8 for adults; $7 for military and seniors (65+); and $2 for youth ages 17 and under.
About Fort Dobbs
Situated in the Piedmont region of North Carolina near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Fort Dobbs interprets the French and Indian War (1754-63) or Seven Years War. As the only state historic site associated with the period, it represents the state’s link with a global war for empire that crossed five continents, lasted nearly a decade, and sowed the seeds for independence. The site is located at 438 Fort Dobbs Rd., in Statesville, N.C. Call 704-380-6850 for additional information.
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. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.