The Elmore County Black History Museum is housed in the remaining structure of the former Elmore County Training School which was built in 1925. For further information, please contact us at (334) 567- 3002. There is a centrally located shower and bath house and a refuse facility at the campground entrance.Ĭome join us and experience history coming to life. Each Site includes electric and water hook up, a grill, and a picnic table. The Park also boasts of a 39 site camp-ground overlooking the Coosa River.

There are special events throughout the year such as Frontier Days in the Fall and the French and Indian Encampment in the Spring. One weekend a month is also set aside for historic black-smithing. Almost every month includes a weekend of living history by the French Marines at Fort Toulouse along with a weekend of living history by the Tennessee Militia and the U.S. The trail winds through the southern edge of the park to the Tallapoosa River. The Park is open year-round for the public’s enjoyment where you can step back in time wandering through the French and American Forts or walking to the Mississippian Mound site.You may choose to visit the William Bartram Nature Trail, named for the famed 18 century botanist. Nestled at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers, Fort Toulouse – Fort Jackson State Historic Site has been a part of over 6000 years of history.

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