A Medieval Castle in the Arkansas Ozarks

Wall Street Journal

A Frenchman in love with medieval architecture is building a castle — complete with turrets, a drawbridge and stonecutters dressed in 13th-century garb — deep in the woods of northwest Arkansas. WSJ's Stephanie Simon reports. More → 

'Ozark Medieval Fortress' a 13th century castle in America

From: hootervillebill

A Living History Book: In the heart of the United States, between Springfield, MO, and Little Rock, AR, a dazzling historic vision is rising in the middle of the Ozark Mountains. More → 

Daily Work at the Fortress

Stone cutter, Basket weaver, Rope maker, Potter, Blacksmith, Carpenter, Mason...

Daily Work at the Fortress in 2010 More → 

KY3 May 31 & June 1, 2011

Medieval Fortress 20 years in the making in Lead Hill, AR

Medieval Fortress 20 years in the making in Lead Hill, AR More → 

Medieval Dancing

Dance Club from the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

Guests at the Ozark Medieval Fortress have been able to see and participate in an excellent demonstration of Medieval and Renaissance dancing by the Dance Club from the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Arkansas. More → 

Forging Medieval Swords

Archeology in reverse

During the Medieval period, the sword, certainly, was an important weapon and a symbol of the knights. More → 

Medieval Sheep Shearing Scissors

Spring scissors go back to the ancient Egyptians

In the Wool Cottage at the Ozark Medieval Fortress guests see several Medieval spring-type scissors. They often ask whether they… More → 

20 Years to Build a Medieval Castle in Northern Arkansas

My Ozarks

A one-of-a-kind tourist attraction is going up in rural Boone Co, Ar. The spot is between two small towns that could benefit from the tourism revenue. More → 

How to move big Stones

How to move big Stones. Video: Medievaljames More → 

Medieval Handcart in Action

The experience of the masons at the Ozark Medieval Fortress has been that the wheelbarrow has not been suitable for the heavy loads of stone… More → 

Medieval Sickles and Scythes

This ancient tool is still in use all over the world

The history of sickles and scythes goes way back into the ancient world. In the Middle Ages they were also… More → 

Medieval Horse Power

At the Ozark Medieval Fortress, Honey is a part of the construction team. She hauls the sand, lime, rocks and logs to the castle. More → 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, April 29, 2010

With Sarah Slocum Miss Arkansas 2010

The Ribbon cutting Ceremony, April 29, 2010 with the Arkansas Department Parks and Tourism. More → 

Helicopter Ride in June 2009

Helicopter Ride in June 2009, during the site preparation. More →