Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

About

On 27 March 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. The 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.

Activities

• Arts and Culture
• Craft Demonstrations
• Cultural Demonstrations
• Auto and ATV
• Scenic Driving
• Astronomy
• Stargazing
• Biking
• Road Biking
• Boating
• Fishing
• Freshwater Fishing
• Food
• Picnicking
• Guided Tours
• Self-Guided Tours - Walking
• Self-Guided Tours - Auto
• Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
• Hands-On
• Arts and Crafts
• Hiking
• Front-Country Hiking
• Horse Trekking
• Horseback Riding
• Living History
• Reenactments
• Historic Weapons Demonstration
• Paddling
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Junior Ranger Program
• Wildlife Watching
• Birdwatching
• Park Film
• Museum Exhibits
• Shopping
• Bookstore and Park Store
• Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Location

32.97668879, -85.73413589