| Fort Toulouse Regular Programs |
• Monthly living history programs including the French and early American periods.
• Monthly meetings of the Historic Blacksmiths
• Public Archaeology - annual program focuses on archaeological features of the site to laboratory analysis of artifacts found during excavations.
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Alabama Frontier Days -- November 3-7, 2010
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Once a year in November, visitors can enjoy stepping back in time to what it was like in the period from 1700 to 1820 during Alabama Frontier Days. See genuine blacksmiths at work, traditional Native American dances, battle re-enactments and more. Browse the living history exhibits or tour the 1751 French Fort Toulouse occupied by a full force of authentically costumer French Colonial Marines or visit the War of 1812 camp set up next to 1814 Fort Jackson. Learn the history of both forts fromt he Living History enthusiasts who give their time to inform the public what life was like in a much harsher time. |
Some of the deomonstrations and events will include:
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Native American
- Pottery Making
- Dugout Canoe Construction
- Hide Tanning
- Creek Indian Hunting Camp
Colonial/Early American
- Spinning, Weaving & Dying
- Blacksmithing
- Use of a Flintlock Musket
- Knife Making
- Ft. Toulouse Colonial Marines
- War of 1812 Military Encampment
- Military Surgeon
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Period Entertainment
- Puppet & Marionette Shows
- Strolling Balladeers
Hours
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THe French & Indian War Encampment
April 2011 (exact date TBA) |
History comes alive with French Marines, English Troops, Creek Warriors and more as the public is treated to the best and most exciting living history event in the Southeast.
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Contact Information:
• Phone - (334) 567-3002
• Email - ftedu1@bellsouth.net.
• Participation in this event is by invitation only; contact Greg Reinhart or Jim Parker for more info.
• Firewood, straw, water, and hot showers provided.
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