2020 Pioneer Day & Quilt Show
Cancelled
Corona Virus Update
Fort Mitchell Park is Temporarily Closed
Our first concern is for the safety of our guests, vendors, workers, and volunteers.
Please check our website and our Facebook page (Historical Fort Mitchell) for information on our Fall Festival at The Fort event which will be on October 24th and for other activities which will be announced soon.
The Fort Mitchell Park will be closed temporarily during these times of great caution and in the next few weeks we should be able to determine an opening date.
Thank you for your interest and support of the Fort Mitchell Historic Site and we hope you can come visit us soon.
Stay safe!
Dell McLendon
Upcoming Events
April 18, 2020
Pioneer Day and Quilt Show
We regret to announce that our Pioneer Day and Quilt Show scheduled for April 18th has been cancelled due to concerns over the Corona Virus.
Temporarily Closed
The Fort Mitchell Park will be closed temporarily during these times of great caution and in the next few weeks we should be able to determine an opening date.
Please check our website and our Facebook page (Historical Fort Mitchell) for information on our Fall Festival at The Fort event which will be on October 24th and for other activities which will be announced soon.
Upcoming Event: Cancelled
Pioneer Day and Quilt Show
Temporarily Closed
The Fort Mitchell Park will be closed temporarily during these times of great caution and in the next few weeks we should be able to determine an opening date.
About the Event:
Cancelled
We regret to announce that our Pioneer Day and Quilt Show scheduled for April 18th has been cancelled due to concerns over the Corona Virus.
Our first concern is for the safety of our guests, vendors, workers, and volunteers.
Please check our website and our Facebook page (Historical Fort Mitchell) for information on our Fall Festival at The Fort event which will be on October 24th and for other activities which will be announced soon.
The Fort Mitchell Park will be closed temporarily during these times of great caution and in the next few weeks we should be able to determine an opening date.
Thank you for your interest and support of the Fort Mitchell Historic Site and we hope you can come visit us soon.
Stay Safe!
Quilt Show Information
Complete and attach the appropriate form below to your quilt
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.
Become Member Of Historical Fort Mitchell
Dear Friends of Fort Mitchell,
We’re offering a membership to folks who would like to be a part of our program and support the historic site. For an annual fee you would have free access to the park on our days of operation, discounts in the gift shop, discounts on the rental of the Tavern, use of the picnic pavilion, and a quarterly newsletter with the latest news and activities at the park.
If you would like to find out more, please contact me through one of the following methods:
This website – visitfortmitchell.org
Facebook page – Historical Fort Mitchell
Email – fiddellstixs@gmail.com
Phone – 706-577-3327 or 334-855-1406
You can always stop by the Visitor Center and Museum. We would be happy to show you around.
Nearby Attractions
- Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center - Fort Mitchell, AL
- National Veterans Cemetery - Fort Mitchell, AL
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- Westville 1850's Village - Westville, GA
- Port Columbus Naval Museum - Columbus, GA