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, N.C.-- Part 3
Continuing with the events of January 18, 2010.
1:00 PM-- Battle Scenario around Shepherd's Battery. This is the major re-enactment of the Battle of Fort Fisher. There will be some 400 re-enactors involved. The fort was taken traverse by traverse.
2:30 PM-- Presentation by Bernard George: "United States Colored Troops in the Cape Fear."
** Junior Reserves "Signal Flags" in the Living History area.
** Above the Scenes Tour (Requires ticket and limited to 25 participants.) Led by Chris Fonvielle.
** Torpedo demonstration in the Living History Area.
3:00 PM-- Free guided tour of the fort
5:00 PM-- Visitor Center closes.
--Old B-RunnerWouldSureLikeToBeThere
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