Fort Shirley: Dominica's fortress
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Birdeye View of Fort Shirley and Coconut Beach in Dominica
Showing a birds eye view of Fort Shirley and Coconut Beach
Fort Shirley, Portsmouth, Dominica
A view from Fort Shirley of the harbour and the Oceania cruise ship Regatta
Fort Shirley Dominica - Crew Excursion
Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
Fort Shirley in Dominica
nice hike to Fort Shirley
Cestujete.com - Morning at The Fort Shirley Dominica
Ráno po noci na magickém místě v Karibiku.
View of Prince Rupert Bay from Fort Shirley in Cabrits, Dominica
Recorded on March 14, 2011 using a Flip Video camera.
Snake in Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
BREVE playing for God's Family dinner - Ft. Shirley, Cabrits Dominica 26dec2011
The DIG: Fort Shirley Archaeological Site
For the past five years, AXIS Research Inc., a registered non-profit organization, has been involved in the excavation and documentation of the Fort Shirley Site, located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Fieldwork has been conducted in conjunction with the Penn State University Archaeology Field School and has involved over 70 students and researchers. This archaeological site is significant to documenting early colonial life during the French and Indian War (or the larger conflict known as the Seven Years’ War), as well as the unique relationship between the provincial government of the Commonwealth with Native Americans from the Ohio Valley.
As one of the four original commissioned forts erected west of the Susquehanna River, Fort Shirley is unique for several reasons. First, it was the first constructed by George Croghan, the prominent Indian trader and land speculator, in 1755 as he attempted to protect his business and the few Native American allies of the British Empire in Pennsylvania. Second, the well-preserved archaeological site provides material evidence of cooperation between Anglo-American settlers and the Mingo/Seneca natives as they prepared for what would become a global conflict for empire between England and France. Third, the site reveals structural details of the fort’s defenses (construction and configuration), which are archaeologically elusive on comparable fort sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Fourth, the site served as the advanced staging point for the Kittanning Expedition (September 8, 1756), the only major expedition carried out by the Pennsylvania Militia and the first victory in the backwoods conflict for the British settlements. Lastly, Fort Shirley is mentioned often in the Colonial Records, archives, and documents allowing the disciplines of Archaeology and History to collaborate in telling the story of this momentous frontier outpost.
The artifacts recovered during the project are rare and important to this specific era of American history. For example, the project has produced the largest collection of glass trade beads in the county, as well as other items of personal adornment like buttons and cuff links, and trade materials like copper tinkle cones, triangles, and charms.
Fort Shirley Tour Video (Jan 9 2018)
Here is some Post Maria footage showcasing the incredible progressing at the Cabrits National Park. Passengers aboard the Sea Cloud II were treated to a tour of the fort and told us about their experience!
Dominica - Fort Shirley
Meanwhile in Dominica
West Cabrits Hike at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
West Cabrits Hike at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
XPOSE TV, CABRITS NATIONAL PARK. DOMINICA
Dominica Walkdown To Loubiere
West Cabrits Hike at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
West Cabrits Hike at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
West Cabrits Hike at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
West Cabrits Hike at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, Dominica 11.22.16
Dominica Adventure 6th - 10th June'12.mov
Island Hikers will be visiting Dominica from 6th -10th June'12.
On our visit to scout the trails of Dominica in preparation for June'12 (Edmund,Danny and Mario) we were all amazed by the natural beauty of the place.Friendly people who just love to hold yuh in a chat.well maintained hiking trails ,numerous waterfalls .
Boiling lake was out of this world .Titou Gorge was one of the best i have seen.Fort Shirley is more than just a fort but a National Park you could spend the day there exploring the 2 Cabrits .Hiking Morne Diablotin 4747 to the trig-ma was a hike that really tired us out mentally.When in Dominica they say it will take you 1 hour to do a trail believe me it will not be less .
We needed to spend more than a month in Dominica to complete all the trails .If you love nature this is the place to visit