Attack on Westville! Put on your war paint and straighten your feathers, or grab your gun and powder horn, for the battle is on. Creek Indians and militia soldiers will swarm the grounds of Westville as they fight the Creek Indian Wars of 1836.
Friday & Saturday May 27 & 28, 2011 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Sunday May 29, 2011 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Creek and Seminole Indians from all over the Southeast will be at Westville this weekend! See battle reenactments and authentic Indian encampments. Be careful! The Natives might take prisoners!
These re-enactments are based on actual events that took place at the town of Roanoke in Stewart County in May 1836, and offer a chance to learn about some of the last Indian battles in Georgia.
Location: Westville is located in Lumpkin, just 35 miles south of Columbus, GA off US 27. Hours of operation are 10am to 5pm Thursday-Saturday and 1-5pm Sunday.
Info: call toll-free (888) 733-1850 or visit www.westville.org