Annual Colonies of the Gulf Coast
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Explore life on Isle Dauphine in the 1700-1800s. Visit with French, British, and Spanish soldiers. A part of Napoleon's Old Guard, that formed the colony in Demopolis, will be on hand to demonstrate soldier life, including drills and cannon firing. Also candlemaking,open-hearth cooking and blacksmith demonstrations.
Annual Colonies of the Gulf Coast
Phone : 251-861-6992 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.dauphinisland.org
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