Fort Mitchell Historic Site - Fort Mitchell, Alabama

This aerial video was filmed using a DJI Phantom 4 Professional quadcopter on December 17, 2016. Fort Mitchell Historic Site - Fort Mitchell, Alabama The site of Fort Mitchell is now a park in Russell County, Alabama. The outstanding historic site features a reconstruction of the 1813 fort, historic burial grounds, a museum housing a fascinating collection of historic carriages, a restored 19th century log home and an impressive visitor center that offers exhibits, a film and a walk through the history of the site. The Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center, which features an impressive ceremonial flame memorial, is located adjacent to the Fort Mitchell Historic Site. Panels at the memorial recount the Creek Census taken shortly before the tragic events of the Creek War of 1836 and the Creek Trail of Tears. Fort Mitchell is located 10 miles south of Phenix City, Alabama, on Highway 165. The fort is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The admission fee for entering the historic site is $6 for adults, $5 for military and $4 for students. Children under 5 are admitted free.