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Adger/Warrior River 4/17/2009 - 11/27/2009
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Guntersville 8/8/2009 - 8/7/2010
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Millbrook 11/21/2009 - 11/21/2009
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Huntsville 11/29/2009 - 11/29/2009
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Luverne 12/5/2009 - 12/5/2009
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Huntsville 12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009
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Huntsville 1/31/2010 - 12/26/2010
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| Start Date: |
11/4/2009 |
| End Date: |
11/8/2009 |
| Address: |
Fort Toulouse/Fort Jackson |
| City/State/Zip: |
Wetumpka, AL 36092 |
| Website: |
www.forttoulouse.com |
| Description: |
Alabama Frontier Days
November 4-8, 2009
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:
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
Period Entertainment
Puppet & Marionette Shows
Strolling Balladeers
Admission
Students $6.00
Adults $7.00
Children 5 and under - free
Hours
9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily
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