Running the Blockade-- Some news of the War.
1. NEW VISITOR CENTER AT FIVE FORKS-- Groundbreaking for the latest addition to the Petersburg National Battlefield took place March 26th according to the Progressive-Index.
The new Five Forks Battle visitors center will cost $3 million and have 2,400 square feet. The Battle took place April 1, 1865.
2. FORT LINCOLN RESTORATION-- Civil War buffs are restoring the earthen walls of Fort Lincoln in Scotland, Maryland. It was the site of the Harrison Hospital built to take care of Union wounded from the Peninsular Campaign.
And, later, it was a Confederate prison which began operation after the Battle of Gettysburg named Point Lookout. Many of the captured soldiers of Fort Fisher were transferred here after the fort's fall, and many died there.
It is now part of Point Lookout State Park.
3. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SEE THE FORT FISHER HERMIT-- Well, he's dead, but a documentary has been made. It has been seen on NC public television, but if you missed it, like I did, you have the chance to see it at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Showings will be April 12, 20, and 26 and the cost is $18 with admission to the aquarium or $10 without. It is titled "The Fort Fisher Hermit: The Life and Death of Robert E. Harrill."
4. KEOKUK, IOWA CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT-- At least 600 re-enactors are expected at this even which will be held April 25-27.
And the Old War Goes On --Old B-Runner
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