Reenactment of the Revolutionary War "Battle at the Village"

On January 7, 1781, a short distance south of Blakeley, Spanish and British forces fought a battle for control of Mobile at “The Village,” the forerunner of modern Daphne. 

This special event will interpret that fight and help visitors discover the Revolutionary War era in the Mobile Bay region.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, Jan 9

9:00 a.m. – Parade and Roll Call
11:00 a.m. – Infantry Demonstration
11:30 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
12:00 p.m. – Infantry Demonstration
12:30 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration
1:00 p.m. – Presentation by Dennis Carlos
1:45 p.m. – Presentation by Mike Bunn
2:00 p.m. – Battle at the Village Reenactment

Sunday, Jan. 10

9:00 a.m. – Parade and Roll Call
10:30 a.m. – Infantry Demonstration
11:00 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
11:45 a.m. – Presentation by Mike Bunn
12:00 p.m. – Tories, Dons, and Rebels Skirmish

The Spanish Fort Masonic Lodge will be on hand Saturday with burgers and hot dogs.