Later, Confederate soldiers were garrisoned here and fought against Union forces in the last major battle of the U.S. Civil War.

The park is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail due to it being the site of the Battle of Fort Blakeley.

Some effort is underway to restore the Confederate and Union constructs that supported the Battle of Fort Blakeley.

Prior to the establishment of the town of Blakeley, an ancient Native American village existed and, later, a large plantation occupied this location.

A motorized launch takes guests on a tour of the delta region during warmer months.