About the Fort | Internet Sites | Questions to consider | Presenter's Bio
Fort Dobbs, named for royal Governor Arthur Dobbs, was built in 1756 during the French and Indian War to protect settlers. Archaeologists and historians conjecture that the fort was dismantled after pioneers pushed further westward. After the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the French and Indian War, Fort Dobbs was no longer useful.
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Archaeological investigation has determined the exact location of the fort. Excavations show the moat, cellar, well, and magazine area of the fort. Exhibits relate civilian and military life of the era. A playground and nature trail make the site ideal for family outings. School groups are welcome. |
| As you drive east on Fort Dobbs Road, you can see the old well, flag, and moat which surrounded the fort. |
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Militia Encampment
Free to the Public, each Spring there is a reenactment with activities which include an 18th-century militia encampment with artillery and small-arms demonstrations. See photos below of past encampments.
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The Cabin
The cabin serves as a museum with artifacts found during the excavations to locate the original site. These pictures show the interior of the cabin with artifacts.
Fireplace inside cabin |
Child's toy in the 1700's compared to a modern replica |
Handmade nails from original fort |
Internet sites:
Background information:
http://www.itpi.dpi.state.nc.us/nchistorical/ftdobbs.html
Fort Dobbs: Historical Sites:
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/dobbs/dobbs.htm
Questions for students to discuss:
TopWhere is Fort Dobbs located?
When was Fort Dobbs constructed?
In whose honor was the fort named?
In what year was Fort Dobbs dismantled?
What are some special events planned in 2000?
Biographical information: |
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Ms. Louise Huston, an Iredell County native, has been employed at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site since 1976 and at her present position of Site Manager since 1986. One of her primary jobs at the site consists of planning and implementing special events and providing activities for school groups both on site and off site. Fort Dobbs also hosts the regional level North Carolina History Bowl and offers a week of spring heritage tours in conjunction with the Iredell Arts & Heritage Museum to 3rd and 4th graders. One of her favorite roles at the site is working with school groups.
TopThis Town Meeting was created as part of the requirements for the Connectivities: Online Course - Desktop Videoconferencing class sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction and Teachers Connect. Sally Eller, Instructional Technology Specialist, and Barb Thorson, Instructional Technology Specialist, Iredell-Statesville Schools.
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Posted: April 27, 2000
