Alabama Frontier History
The best way in which to learn about Alabama Frontier history is to visit during Alabama Frontier Days. This is an annual celebration that brings to life the Frontier days through a reenactment of the Alabama during the 18th and early 19th century, which included the French Colonial times to the early American period.
The celebration allows you to see reenactors such as:
Native Americans
Period Traders
Merchants
Entertainers
Everyone visiting will be able to get a glimpse into the wonderful frontier history including the culture of the South as it grew from being the lands of the Creek Indian to pioneer forts and homesteads from 1700 to 1820.
Some of the exciting activities include:
he French Fort Toulouse will be taken over by the French Colonial Marines
War of 1812 camp will be set up right before your eyes to Fort Jackson.
pottery making by the Native American Indians
Dugout canoe creation by the Native American Indians
Hide Tanning by the Native American Indians
Creek Indian Hunting Camp
Spinning, Weaving & Dying by Colonial Americans
Blacksmithing by Colonial Americans
Use of a Flintlock Musket by Colonial Americans
Knife Making by Colonial Americans
Ft. Toulouse Colonial Marines
War of 1812 Military Encampment
Military Surgeon