Last updated: 2/12/2022
134 Court St
Statesville, NC 28677
PO BOX 223
Statesville, NC 28677
Thursday - Friday
10 AM - 3 PM
|
Emily Baker
phone: 704-873-7347
|
We Have A Fort: Archaeological Discovery in Iredell County presents the archaeological history of Fort Dobbs that led to its reconstruction. After Fort Dobbs was abandoned following the end of the French and Indian War, the structure disappeared from the pastoral landscape. Interest in its remembrance and site preservation emerged in the twentieth century when the Daughters of the American Revolution acquired the land where the fort once stood, but its exact location and style were a mystery. Using primary sources from the time the fort was built, contemporary fort designs, and archaeological research, archaeologists and the Iredell community undertook a decades long journey to uncover one of the most significant and well-known historic sites in Iredell County. This exhibit features a 1/16th replica of Fort Dobbs based on archaeological research, artifact images, sketches from excavations, archaeology reports, newspaper articles, and more to demonstrate the significance of archaeology in understanding our history, and provides hands on activities for kids to learn about archaeological practices and build their own model fort.
We host several authors, historians, and reenactors for evening lecture programs. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about the history of our area from the experts! Each speaker will be available for a question & answer session after their talk.
Cost: FREE! Donations greatly appreciated!
Location: 134 Court Street
Living History programs are offered monthly on Saturdays at Gregory Creek Homestead. These programs transport visitors to the 18th and 19th century backcountry of North Carolina through live educational interpretation. Experience kitchen life, play common children's games, listen to music, and peek inside the historic cabins!
Cost: FREE! Donations greatly appreciated!
Location: 1335 Museum Road
Iredell Museums is governed by a Board of Directors. Fiscal accountability is maintained through policies adopted by the board and upheld by a treasurer, as well as through the separate services of a Certified Public Accountant. Funding comes from a variety of state, local and private sources, as well as from earned income.
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is
provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as
to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc.
and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such
use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.