New Exhibit at Fort Fisher "From Slave to Soldier: The African American Experience at Fort Fisher"

From the Friends of Fort Fisher.

There will be a reception in honor o this new exhibit at the Fort Fisher Museum on Thursday, March 12, 2020, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Friends of Fort Fisher members and their guests.

Blacks have been a part of the Fort Fisher story from its earliest beginnings, from the free and enslaved men who helped build the fort, worked in the camps and assisted the white Confederates in battle.  Large numbers of members of the United States Colored Troops regiments also took part in the capture of the fort and the ensuing operations against Wilmington.

They were also involved in the live-fire anti-aircraft training that took place at the fort during World War II.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site's  collection manager and exhibit coordinator , Becky Sawyer,  will share a presentation on the exhibit and be on hand for an exclusive Q&A  following her presentation.

Refreshments will be served.

Sure Would Like to be There.  --Old B-Runner