Today (August 30, 2013) marks the 200th anniversary of the attack on Fort Mims, Alabama, by Red Stick warriors during the Creek War of 1813-1814.To learn more about the attack, please visit http://southernhistory.blogspot.com/2013/08/200th-anniversary-of-fall-of-fort-mims.html.
A full weekend of commemorative events is planned at Fort Mims State Historic Site.
Here is the full schedule for the weekend, including times of the reenactments that are scheduled for today, Saturday and Sunday.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
200th Anniversary of Fort Mims
Friday, August 30th
8:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:30 a.m. Mules and wagons begin shuttle services.
9:00 a.m. Music, demonstrations and crafts begin.
10:00 a.m. Flag raising, memorial and dedication services.
12:00 noon REENACTMENT ON ACTUAL 200th ANNIVERSARY
1:00 p.m. Activities, craftsmen, food, music and more.
3:00 p.m. Events close for the day.
Saturday, August 31st
9:00 a.m. Gates open, wagons rolling, demonstrations and more.
10:00 a.m. Flag Raising and Pledge of Allegiance
11:00 a.m. REENACTMENT OF BURNT CORN CREEK BATTLE
12 noon Speakers discuss the Tensaw Country and Fort Mims
2:00 p.m. REENACTMENT OF FORT MIMS ATTACK
3:00 p.m. Events close fot he day.
Sunday, September 1st
9:00 a.m. Gates open, crafts and demonstrations begin.
9:30 a.m. Flag Raising and Pledge of Allegiance
10:00 a.m. Pioneer Church and old time singing.
11:00 a.m. REENACTMENT OF BURNT CORN CREEK BATTLE.
12 noon Speakers discuss the Tensaw Country and Fort Mims
2:00 p.m. REENACTMENT OF FORT MIMS ATTACK
To reach Fort Mims from I-65, take Exit #34 (Bay Minette/Stockton) and turn north on AL 59 towards Stockton. Follow AL 59 for 47.2 miles to the community of Tensaw. When you reach Tensaw, turn left on Boatyard Road (CR 80) and follow it for 7 miles to Fort Mims Road and turn right. The fort site will be just ahead, but watch for signs for off-site parking as you arrive on location.
To read more about the history of Fort Mims, please visit www.exploresouthernhistory.com/fortmims1.
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