Cannon and Musket Fire Recall 1760 Cherokee War at Fort Dobbs
January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012
STATESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release:
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the 18thcentury Cherokee War on Feb. 25-26. The Cherokee had been allies of the British when the French and Indian War started in 1754, but tensions arose which quickly spiraled into war. The 30 member garrison at Fort Dobbs was attacked by more than twice its number in a confusing night ti . . .
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the 18thcentury Cherokee War on Feb. 25-26. The Cherokee had been allies of the British when the French and Indian War started in 1754, but tensions arose which quickly spiraled into war. The 30 member garrison at Fort Dobbs was attacked by more than twice its number in a confusing night ti . . .