198th Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Daviston Tallapoosa County
Mar 24, 2012
This annual event recreates frontier life in the year 1814 and emphasizes the importance of the battle in United States history through a variety of special demonstrations and interpretive programs. Experience the life of the Creek and Cherokee Indians. Visit authentic hunting camps and watch demonstrations of traditional skills such as hide tanning, flint knapping and finger weaving. Learn how to make Cherokee baskets and participate in an authentic Creek stomp dance. Experience the life of Andrew Jackson’s frontier army. Watch Tennessee militiamen and soldiers representing the 39th United States Infantry fire smoothbore cannon and flintlock muskets. Learn how soldiers cooked their meals and lived while on campaign.
Location:
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd.Daviston, AL 36256