This is a story of greed, of invasion, of manifest destiny, of home defense, of retaliation, and at it's very core, this is a story of cultural conflicts. The view of the world held by the frontiersmen was so radically different from that held by the Creek, that the two societies couldn't figure out a way to coexist. Issues such as the role of women in society, land ownership, and religion are just examples of fundamental beliefs that were vastly different.

Whether this virtual visit will be your only trip to the park, or if you're planning ahead to see what's here, I think you will find the information both enjoyable and enlightening. The staff at the park welcomes you to come and explore this wonderful National Park Service area know as Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

If you visit us in late winter or early spring, you may discover the smell of smoke in the air and see low fire creeping through the woods. The park is implementing the 2003 Fire Management Plan and will begin prescribed burning in several small blocks on the north side of the river. Removing decades of underbrush and duff under carefully controlled conditions will increase the forest health and make the park much safer from potentially catastrophic wildfire. If you are here during our prescribed burning, we ask that you watch from the road side only, and do not try to help. Highly trained fire fighters will be conducting the burning using a plan involving well coordinated timing. You increase our safety and the safety of all our visitors by allowing us to do this important task without interruption.

Bob Howard
Acting Superintendent

Last Updated: August 27, 2004