Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

The blue canon welcomes thousands of people to the visitors center.
On March 27, 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors fortified in a horseshoe shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Red Sticks died that day. This battle ended the Creek War, resulted in a land cession of 23,000,000 acres to the United States and created a national hero of Andrew Jackson.
Map showing location of park.
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“Memory and Meaning and the Creek War” 
DAVISTON, Ala. — Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is pleased to announce the academic symposium, “Memory and Meaning and the Creek War,” at Auburn University on Aug. 22. Offered in collaboration with Auburn University and the Friends of Horseshoe Bend, the program brings together leading scholars to discuss the Creek War and how generations have since commemorated it. 
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Volunteer for Living History Program
DAVISTON, Ala. — Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is excited to offer the opportunity for anyone with a strong interest in history to join the Horseshoe Bend Living History Program. This fun and engaging program provides hands-on training and certifies volunteers to conduct historic weapons demonstrations using reproduction black powder flintlock muskets and cannon. The park is looking for up to 10 volunteers, ages 18 and older, who are interested in gaining experience with public speaking, interpretive programming and participating in special events. 
Reenactors firing muskets
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Commemorates 212th Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe
DAVISTON, Ala. — On Saturday, March 28, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park invites the public to commemorate the 212th Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe. This free, family-friendly event highlights the significance of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in U.S. history. Leaders from the Muscogee Creek Nation will share stories from their ancestral lands to highlight cultural effects of the battle. The event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the park visitor center.
Sunlight shining on back-lit leaves on a branch.
Photo by NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
flat river, green trees lining banks, old bridge pier made of stones in river on left side of photo
Photo by NPS Photo / Barclay Smith
picnic tables, pavilion, and wayside exhibit in main picnic area
Photo by NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
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Photo by NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
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Photo by NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
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Photo by NPS Photo/Barclay Smith