Historical Fort Mitchell

Historical Fort Mitchell Fort Mitchell built in 1813 is a National Historic Landmark Site located in Russell County, Alabama.

The original military post, established as Fort Mitchell in 1813, has been reconstructed on acreage next to the National Cemetery. The Fort, Old Tavern, the Crowell-Whitaker Cabin and Visitor’s Center also neighbor the Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center which celebrates the culture and accomplishments of the Native Americans who lived on the Chattahoochee River. Nearly 20 years of renewal and me

ticulous care to detail has given the community and her visitors a deep look into the history of Russell County’s military and rich Native American background. The Visitors Center contains a museum, artifacts and a video focusing on Russell County history. Russell County is named in Alabama as the "County of Forts."

08/08/2026

The 2nd Sunday Jam is this Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 Eastern at the Fort Mitchell Visitors Center. Hope you can join us for this all- acoustic event.

Here at the Park in the morning, walking along the Old Federal Road.So pretty, especially this time of day.
08/08/2026

Here at the Park in the morning, walking along the Old Federal Road.
So pretty, especially this time of day.

SAVE THE DATE: Little Feathers Fall Festival and Quilt Show will be Saturday, October 31st from 10:00 to 3:00 Eastern. I...
07/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Little Feathers Fall Festival and Quilt Show will be Saturday, October 31st from 10:00 to 3:00 Eastern. It's our favorite time of year at the Historic Site! Hope you will put this on your calendar and join us. 😀

Fort Mitchell Historic Site is proud to celebrate our 250 years of freedom!
07/10/2026

Fort Mitchell Historic Site is proud to celebrate our 250 years of freedom!

2nd Sunday Jam is Tomorrow, Sunday, June 14thAt 2:00. Hope you can make it to this all acoustic event. 🎻🪕🎻🪕🎻
06/13/2026

2nd Sunday Jam is Tomorrow, Sunday, June 14th
At 2:00. Hope you can make it to this all acoustic event. 🎻🪕🎻🪕🎻

There will be a barn quilt painting party in the Museum at Fort Mitchell Historic Site on June 13th, 2026. It's an extr...
05/23/2026

There will be a barn quilt painting party in the Museum at Fort Mitchell Historic Site on June 13th, 2026. It's an extremely limited event with a maximum of 12 participants. The fee is $35 which includes all supplies.
If you're interested and would like more information, please call Dell at 706-577-3327. You must pre-register with the fee prior to the event. 😊

The powerful Indian Heritage Monument at Fort Mitchell Historic Site.
05/20/2026

The powerful Indian Heritage Monument at Fort Mitchell Historic Site.

We really enjoyed having this wonderful group of friends from St.Luke of Columbus. It was a great tour of the historic ...
05/20/2026

We really enjoyed having this wonderful group of friends from St.Luke of Columbus. It was a great tour of the historic site! Come again, friends!

Address

561 Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL
36856

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13348551406

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