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Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 1.

Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers and the civilians who assisted in their efforts throughout 450 years of military history. The educational program will offer a sample of soldier life from many different eras. 

Re-enactors dressed as soldiers and support personnel from the Civil War, both World Wars, the American Revolution, and many other time periods will present scheduled historic weapons firing demonstrations. Visitors can also see ongoing displays of camp life, equipment, and cooking throughout the day.

The event will take place from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 13 and older. This event is free for children under 12 and veterans and active military with government ID.

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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 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events and living history weekends are offered throughout the year. Fort Dobbs is located at 438 Fort Dobbs Road in Statesville.