Alabama Frontier Days
Alabama Frontier Days
Alabama Frontier Days at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park near Wetumpka provides a fun and educational experience for the entire family! Join us November 4-7, 9 am to 3 pm and step back into Alabama’s fascinating historical past!
Experience one of the largest and most authentic living history events in Alabama! See the south as it transitioned from Creek Indian lands to military forts and civilian homesteads from 1700 to 1820. Using Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park as its historical backdrop, Alabama Frontier Days focuses on demonstrating frontier life during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as it happened at this historic site. The public can experience this “living history” as many frontier crafts and trades are demonstrated by specialists dressed in historic costume.
This snapshot of frontier life includes Creek Indians, French soldiers and their families, British traders who lived among the Creeks and American soldiers who fought in Andrew Jackson’s army during the Creek War. Additionally, there will be a cannon demonstration and period entertainment featuring an eighteenth-century magician, strolling balladeers and musicians as well as merchants selling reproductions of items used on the frontier.
Visit the blacksmith’s shop, the French encampment inside Fort Toulouse, the living history demonstrators inside Fort Jackson, or the many Native American demonstrators who will be teaching visitors about their history and culture.
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children (6-18 years old) and free for children under six. Vendors will be selling food onsite throughout the event. TEACHERS: To register a school group (Wednesday openings available only! ) contact us at (334) 567-3002 or fill out the registration form online at: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSesrm5ks…/viewform
FAQs and Additional Info:
-While the site will accept cash or credit card for admission, it is recommended that you bring cash for individual vendor purchases as not all take credit card payments.
-Parking is always at a premium, especially on Friday. Carpool when possible.
-Dogs are allowed in the park but MUST BE LEASHED at ALL times. Be mindful that weapons demonstrations will occur throughout the day that may startle your pup, who may not be prepared for the crowds nor the sudden noises.
-Vendor spots are only available by contacting the site, filling out the necessary paperwork, and being approved. Any comments stating additional vendor spots are available by contacting a private Facebook profile or visiting a link are incorrect and a scam.
-Tickets are NOT sold prior to the event—individual attendees that are not part of registered school groups must pay admission at the gate. Any comments stating someone has event tickets for sale are a scam.