Fort Mitchell
Historical Site Built in 1813
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2019
Book Signing!
Featuring Virginia Causey, author of "Red Clay, White Water, & Blues"
Time: 6:30 PM est
Place: Fort Mitchell Historic Site Visitor's Center
April 18, 2020
Pioneer Day and Quilt Show
-- more information to come
Upcoming Event: December 5, 2019
Virginia Causey Book Signing
General Admission
For more information call: George Martin at 706.325.4250, Naomi Elliott at 706.573.1016 or Dell McLendon at 706.577.3327. You can also email visithistoricfortmitchell@att.net
About the Event:
Dr. Virginia Causey will talk about her book and there will be refreshments afterwards.
Location:
Fort Mitchell Historic Site
561 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL
When:
Thursday, December 5, 2019 @ 6:30 pm (EST)
2019 Quilt Show Winners
Category: New
Name of Quilt: Prismatic Star
Winner: Toni Fisher
Category: Patriotic
Name of Quilt: Happy Fourth of July
Winner: Valarie Cuttie
Category: Vintage
Name of Quilt: Trip Around the World
Winner: Debbie Boswell
The Visitors Center
Upon entrance to Fort Mitchell, check in at the Visitors Center. The Visitors Center houses the museum, theater, and a "walk through time" where lifelike displays depict historical scenes and events of this area and time period. There are artifacts including arrowheads, tools, guns, pottery, and household items. In the theater a film presentation is shown describing events and history that actually happened in the periods between 1813 and 1860.
National Historic Landmark
Located 8 miles south of Phenix City, Alabama. Take US Highway 431 South to Highway 165 South 5 miles. The Fort is adjacent to the National Cemetery.
The Carriage House
There are 23 vehicles in the park. Most are located in the Carriage House which contains an assortment of carriages, carts, wagons, and surreys.
Nearby Attractions
- Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center - Fort Mitchell, AL
- National Veterans Cemetery - Fort Mitchell, AL
- National Infantry Museum - Fort Benning, GA
- Columbus Museum - Columbus, GA
- Eufaula Tour of Historic Homes - Eufaula, AL
- Westville 1850's Village - Westville, GA
- Port Columbus Naval Museum - Columbus, GA