These were headlines from Wilmington newspapers back in 1862, as reprinted in the Wilmington (NC) Star-News Looking Back columns over the last year.
Colonel William Lamb of the 36th North Carolina State Troops assumed command of Fort Fisher. He stayed on as its commander and engineer until its fall in 1865.
Blockade Runner Kate docked at Wilmington, instigating a yellow fever epidemic in the city that killed hundreds.
Next to Charleston, SC, Wilmington was the most heavily fortified city on the Atlantic seaboard. And continued getting stronger until Jan-Feb, 1865.
And one from 100 years ago, in 1912:
Some hope to save Civil War sites in Wilmington area. That would especially mean Fort Fisher.
I wrote about these stories throughout 2012, the first year of this blog.
A Lot Going On. --Old B-Runner
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