This historical site contains reconstructions of Forts Toulouse and Jackson. Demonstrations and re-enactments of such 18th- and 19th-century practices as cooking, trading, dugout canoe making and blacksmithing are held the third weekend of each mont h. Also fratured is the William Bartram Arboretum; a boardwalk which meanders through wildflower fields, bogs and forests from the visitor's center to the fort and down to a river overlook. Shrubs and flowers are identified and picturesque ravine bridges, rest and study glades are situated at intervals. The arboretum, is named in honor of the 18th century naturalist, William Bartram. The Graves House Museum was origionally located in Lowndes County. This Tidewater cottage was moved to the park to avoid destruction. Built between 1825-1830 by David Graves, the son of a Revolutionary War hero, It has been restored by the Alabama Historical Commission and now serves as an interpretive center for the park.
Location:
Wetumpka Alabama
Telephone
334-567-3002
Other History nearby:
(Montgomery) Alabama Department of Archives, History
(Montgomery) Alabama State Capitol
(Montgomery) Alabama War Memorial
(Evergreen) Booker's Mill
(Opelika) Brownfield House
(Union Springs) Bullock County Courthouse
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02/21 Coming to The Wetumpka area
Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival Ozark AL April20 This family & pet friendly festival is FREE to the public and
features Great Live Music, Wonderful Foods,
Arts & Craft Vendors, Children's Activity Area,
Sonic's Popular Hotdog Eating Contest,
the Crawdad 5k Run, Walk, or Crawl and much more!
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
Cotton Pickin' Fair Gay GA May4-5 Features Jewelery, Pottery, Quilts, Clothing, Sculpture, Catfish, Antiques, Jams, Jellies, Flowers and Woodcarving.
Shaky Knees Music Festival Atlanta GA May4-5 The two-day festival will feature many bands across three outdoor stages as well as local food trucks, artisans and vendors
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