From the May 21, 2012, Chattanoogan by Melanie Beauchamp.
The Natchez trace Parkway will have a "muster" May 26th at the Gordon House Historic Site.
Tensions were high in the spring of 1812 in the Tennessee and Mississippi Territories because of deterioration with relations with the British and Creek Indians. Many "musters" took place where militia gathered to practice the art of war.
John Gordon, the home's owner, was the captain of one of Jackson's companies of spies and operated the ferry over the Duck River which he began operating in 1803.
Ferry Across the River. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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