Destroyed section of ‘America’s largest sand castle’ is rebuilt at historic NC fort
“Fort fisher was essentially America’s largest sand castle ever built,” Steele said. ”Construction began around early in 1861 ...
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History And Nature Stand United At A Civil War Fortress Overlooking North Carolina's Coast
As the Union blockade squeezed the Confederate coast during the Civil War, Fort Fisher in North Carolina took on ever more prominence. Until almost the end of the war, it kept open the port of ...
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Where is Fort Liberty, The Renamed Fort Bragg? What We Know About The Base
Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg, has resurfaced in the news after two terrorist attacks appeared to have ties to ...
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Fort Fisher's 160th anniversary: From military drills to tours, here's what to know
The sound of cannons and muskets will once again ring out at Fort Fisher State Historic Site. The event will mark the 160th ...
160th anniversary of Second Battle of Fort Fisher to be held in two weeks
Organizers recommend carpooling with friends and family whenever possible since limited extra parking will be available at Battle Acre Road.
Pete Hegseth says US military bases should restore names of Confederate generals
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, has voiced strong opposition to removing the ...
When did the Civil War begin? Most say April 1861, but many historians say it started earlier.
Most say the Civil War began April 12, 1861, with the first shots fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. But many ...
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New NC museum wants to help teachers tackle the real history of the Civil War
Their subject? The Civil War. Michael McElreath called them to attention. McElreath works for the North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation and Reconstruction. The new museum ...