# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk

Constructed in 1808, Fort Madison holds a pre-statehood connection to the westward expansion of the United States following the 1804 territorial purchase from France.   

Join us for a presentation that explores this nationally-significant site, through work completed by the Office of the State Archaeologist. Investigations near the fort location revealed intact archaeological deposits representing the fort-era and battlefield activities, including portions of a landscape feature described in historical documents and now dubbed “Black Hawk’s ravine.”  

These research efforts have greatly expanded knowledge of this early and significant historic site and provides the basis for refining site boundaries to encompass the battlefield and associated fort more accurately for research and preservation planning. 

This presentation is open to the public and is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation in honor of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States of America (A250) activities in 2026.     

https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/roads-highways/iowas-byways/iowas-america-250-scenic-byway-road-trips
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-madison/fort-madison-and-the-war-of-1812-with-state-archaeologist-john-doershuk/200029538593700
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 100

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Madison
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fort Madison Riverfront
- **lat**: 40.628675138826
- **long**: -91.313939205357
- **full address**: Fort Madison Riverfront, 902 Riverview Dr, Fort Madison, IA 52627-3080, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7b82a37d0c63d9de1cd9ab4a66abcf7d69a993b7a6502867b8e4425ccc2fb3a9-rimg-w1000-h807-dcf0f1f1-gmir?v=1774181917

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk being held?
  - **A:** Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Fort Madison Riverfront, 902 Riverview Dr, Fort Madison, IA 52627-3080, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk?
  - **A:** Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk is organized by Iowa Department of Transportation.

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