Location: United States
Member Since:
Feb. 21, 2013
Fort Loudoun Association
Biography
The Fort Loudoun Association is the friends group for Fort Loudoun State Historic Area and as such is devoted to the restoration and operation of historic Fort Loudoun. The Organization was created by the Tennessee State Legislature in 1933 and operated Fort Loudoun independently until 1978 when Fort Loudoun became part of Tennessee’s State Park system.
Where to find Fort Loudoun Association online
Videos
Fort Loudoun Wall Gun
The park rangers at Fort Loudoun TN demonstrate their Wall Gun.
Scored by:
The 42nd Royal Highlanders - Hey, Johnnie Cope Are Ye Waukin' Yet, Balquider Lassies
Fort Loudoun Infirmary
Park Manager, Eric Hughey, demonstrates the infirmary of the 1700's at Fort Loudoun.
Scored by:
The 42nd Royal Highlanders - Hey, Johnnie Cope Are Ye Waukin' Yet, Balquider Lassies
Music from Inception - Mind Heis
Fort Loudoun Controlled Burn
Fort Loudoun does their annual controlled burn on the park. This is a better alternative to mowing, and is the preferred method, because of the benefits for the native grasses and soil.
Music by:
The Heavy - How You Like Me Now
US Blockhouse Uniform
Park Ranger Will Kinton describes the uniform of the U.S. soldiers would have worn during the time of the Telllico Blockhouse.
Scored by:
The 42nd Royal Highlanders - Clumsy Lover, Itchy Fingers
Fort Loudoun Infirmary
Fort Loudoun Controlled Burn
US Blockhouse Uniform
Books
Historic Fort Loudoun
by Fort Loudoun Association
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 11,730.
Language:
English.
Published: February 21, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
The colony of South Carolina built Fort Loudoun in 1756 at the height of the French and Indian War. Built to foster relations with the Cherokee, the fort helped to secure the Overhill towns from French involvement. In 1760 the Cherokee besieged and captured the fort when the relationship soured, making Fort Loudoun the opening act in the Anglo Cherokee War of 1760-1762.