Knights, lords & ladies to take over Ft. Gaines on Oct. 29

Knights, lords & ladies to take over Ft. Gaines on Oct. 29

Gatalop 33 – The War of the Roses will be held October 29 at Fort Gaines Historic Site, located at 51 Bienville Blvd. on the Eastern tip of Dauphin Island. The Barony of Osprey will present Life in the Middle Ages.
You will see Knights in Armor as they storm the castle, view melee’s and sieges. Visit with lords, ladies, artists, and medieval merchants. Watch the resident blacksmith demonstrate his craft in the Fort’s original blacksmith shop. The event is hosted by the Society of Creative Anachronism and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for 13 and over and $4 for children 5 to 12. For more information, call 251-861-6992 or dauphinisland.org.