The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Running the Blockade-- Confederate History Month-- Battle of Pleasant Hill Re-enactment-- Couts Heritage Museum-- Shiloh Re-enactment

Running the Blockade-- Some News About the War

1. CONFEDERATE HISTORY AND HERITAGE MONTH-- We have another 26 days to honor those who fought so valiantly all those years ago to protect their homes.

2. BATTLE OF PLEASANT HILL, LOUISIANA-- April 9th marks the 144th anniversary of the 1864 battle and it will be observed with activities for children. Along with the usual re-enactors, this year there will be 24 cannons. Living history will be Saturday and Sunday.

3. COUTS HERITAGE MUSEUM, DUNN NC-- will feature how people lived at home during the Union blockade of the Confederacy.

4. SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK-- will be hosting a living history activity this weekend to mark the 146th anniversary of the battle. About 150 re-enactors are expected.

The Old Blockade-Runner

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