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Ft. Dobbs Celebrates King George’s Birthday Nov. 14-15

November 3, 2009 – 3:37 pm

STATESVILLE –Join North Carolina Provincial soldiers at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site as they celebrate the birthday of His Majesty, King George II, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15. A special Ceremony for the King will be presented each day at noon. Thrill at the pageantry of arms and the roar of muskets [...]

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Colorful 18th Century Trade Faire at Ft. Dobbs State Historic Site

September 23, 2009 – 1:18 pm

STATESVILLE — Pull on your boots and head out to the most authentic and diverse event of its kind, the 18th-Century Trade Faire at Ft. Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville. Admission is free to North Carolina’s 18th-century frontier on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More than 100 [...]

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“Victualling the Troops”: Keeping’em Fed at Fort Dobbs

August 20, 2009 – 1:59 pm

STATESVILLE – Keeping the soldiers fed was a most important task for 18th century commanders at Fort Dobbs, now a state historic site. On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, you can see how the provincial soldiers at Fort Dobbs ate. Demonstrations of field cooking techniques will be presented at 11:30 a.m. each day [...]

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Learn About Soldier Recruitment for the French & Indian War in North Carolina at Fort Dobbs

July 21, 2009 – 4:26 pm

STATESVILLE — Earn a few shillings, serve the British Crown and protect the colonial frontier! A recruiting party of N.C. Provincial soldiers defending the colony during the French and Indian War will be at Fort Dobbs looking for new recruits during “Gone for a Soldier,” a free living history program to be held Saturday, July [...]

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Fort Dobbs Historic Site’s “Hands on History”

July 14, 2009 – 3:11 pm

STATESVILLE — For some free family fun, drop by Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville on Saturday, July 18, for a “Hands on History” program spotlighting how 18th-century soldiers lived here during the French and Indian War. At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., visitors of all ages will have a chance to step into [...]

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Fort Dobbs Historic Site Gives Young People a Chance to “Try Their Hand” at Archaeology

June 22, 2009 – 4:05 pm

STATESVILLE — Explore what it would be like to be an archaeologist through the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site “Digging History” program, which begins today. “Digging History” gives students a chance to learn about how archaeological investigation is done and give them a deeper understanding of the history of the fort. “Digging History” is offered [...]

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