Situated in the Piedmont region of North Carolina near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ft. Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into the tumultuous period of history known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763) or Seven Years War.
As the only state historic site associated with the period, it represents North Carolina's link with a global war for empire that crossed five continents, lasted nearly a decade and sowed the seeds for independence.
Visit the Friends of Fort Dobbs website.
Upcoming Events
- June 8: Living History Weekend
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
Historic interpreters will present musket and cannon firing demonstrations, as well as on-going demonstrations of 18th Century camp life. - July 12: Summer Camp Day
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Summer camps are invited to Fort Dobbs to learn about South Eastern American Indians, watch musket firing demonstrations, and experience day-to-day life on the Carolina frontier through hands-on activities. By reservation only. - July 13: To Build an Oven
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Lend a hand during our July "Second Saturdays" event, as historic interpreters construct a clay bread oven of the type used by many soldiers and settlers in the 18th Century.
Fort Dobbs Information
Contact Us
Ft. Dobbs
438 Ft. Dobbs Road
Statesville, N.C. 28625
Phone:
704-873-5882
Email: info@fortdobbs.org
Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays.
Admission
No admission fees. Donations are accepted and appreciated.