Bringing the Past to Life
Dedicated reenactors portray the people who shaped this land, from 18th-century French Marines to Creek War militia.
Fort Toulouse–Fort Jackson Park is home to dedicated groups of living history reenactors who bring the French colonial and American frontier eras to life. Whether portraying 18th-century French civilians and soldiers or the militia units of the Creek War, these volunteers help visitors experience the sights, sounds, and daily routines of the people who once lived here.
French Colonial
Fort Toulouse
La Compagnie Franche de la Marine du Fort Toulouse recreates the everyday life of French Marines, their families, and Native allies during the colonial era. Monthly garrisons, annual encampments, and a commitment to authentic material culture.
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Creek War
Fort Jackson
Donelson's Rangers portray the militia soldiers who answered Andrew Jackson's call to arms in 1812. From garrison life at Fort Jackson to the battlefields of Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans.
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The French colonial group meets for garrison weekends on the third weekend of every month, with the Creek War unit holding regular monthly musters as well.
French & Indian War Encampment
Each spring, the French company hosts a major encampment in April, recreating military drills, camp life, and frontier diplomacy of the 1750s.
Alabama Frontier Days
Every November, the park comes alive with both French colonial and Creek War reenactors for one of the largest living history events in the Southeast.
Interested in Reenacting?
Whether you're drawn to the French colonial era or the Creek War period, there's a place for you. Visit during a garrison weekend or contact us to learn more.
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