The Rowan History Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. The program will presented by Scott Douglas on “Frontier Rowan: Fort Dobbs.”

Fort Dobbs is the only site in N.C. Division of State Historic Sites dedicated to the period of the French and Indian War (1754-1763). It is North Carolina’s only link to a war for the empire that crossed five continents and lasted nearly 10 years. The fort was completed in 1756 and served as barracks for provincial soldiers charged with defending the frontier from American Indian raids.

During its occupation, the fort was attacked at least once by Cherokee warriors. With England’s victory, the North Carolina frontier moved west and the fort was abandoned. The structure quickly rotted and was dismantled.  Archaeological efforts have located the site of the fort, restored some of its earthen features, and recovered thousands of artifacts. A campaign to rebuild Fort Dobbs is under way, funded by the Friends of Fort Dobbs.

Douglas is the site manager for Fort Dobbs, having served as the site’s historical interpreter for six years. Originally from Canada, he has lived in the United State for most of his life, studied history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and has been a museum professional for 17 years at private, state and federal historic sites.

The meeting will be held in the Messinger Room (accessible by elevator). Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September-June. The museum is located at 202 N. Main St. Guests to the program should enter through the rear entrance.

A roundtable format will allow for a 30- to 45-minute presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. The Rowan History Club is open to all persons interested in the history of Rowan County. There are no dues or admission fees, and refreshments are served.

For more information, contact the Rowan Museum at 704-633-5946 or email rowanmuseum@fibrant.com .