Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will commemorate North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” Nov. 9. Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers and support personnel from the past 450 years. The educational program will offer a sample of soldier life through history.
Re-enactors dressed as soldiers and support personnel from the Civil War, World Wars, American Revolution, and many other time periods will present scheduled historic weapons firing demonstrations, along with ongoing displays of camp life, equipment, and cooking.
Event hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 13 and older, while guests 12 and younger are free. Veterans and active military are free with government ID.
As a special addition this year, the “Great Pumpkin Blowout” program will run throughout the event. Pumpkins will be blown up using Civil War torpedo technology. Bring your old pumpkin and blow it up for $10. A limited number of pumpkins will be available for purchase on-site for $20. Pumpkin fees are in addition to event admission. All proceeds will be donated to hurricane relief efforts in western North Carolina.
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 Rd, Statesville, N.C. It is part of the Division of N.C. State Historic Sites within the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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.