All things dealing with the Civil War Navies and actions along the coasts and rivers and against forts. Emphasis will be placed on Fort Fisher and all operations around Wilmington, NC. And, of course, the Blockade and Running the Blockade.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Big To Do at the Fort This Weekend, Fort Fisher's 155th Anniversary-- Part 2
Events Saturday, January 18, 2020:
9:00 AM-- Visitors Center opens.
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10:00 AM-- Music by the Huckleberry Brothers in the E. Gehrig Spencer Theater and throughout the day at various spots.
Ray Flowers will speak in the Speakers' Tent about "Stories from the Garrison."
Torpedo demonstration in the Living History area.
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10:30 AM-- Junior Reserves "School of the Soldier" in the Living History Area. (Children)
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11:00 AM-- Infantry Demonstration at Shepherd's Battery
Free guided tour if the fort.
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11:30 AM-- Above the Scenes Tour (requires a ticket); limited to 25 participants. Led by Dr. Chris Fonvielle, "Desperate Bravery and Brilliant Valor."
And, There's Much More. --Old B-Runner
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