The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Civil War Events Around Wilmington, NC

Editorial in the Feb. 17th Wilmington Star News.

The editorial spotlighted the 145th anniversaries of two battles fought in the Wilmington Campaign following the capture of Fort Fisher. Both will be held this weekend. One is for the Battle of Fort Anderson and the other the Battle of the Forks, near the Cameron Art Museum grounds.

"It is a chance also to promote our region as a destination for tourists interested in the Civil War." Unfortunately, Wilmington's Civil War is not as well known as the Battles of Gettysburg, Bull Run and others.

Two experts on the battles, Jim McKee and Chris Fonvielle will be leading the events at these sites.

Sure wish I could be there.

I Already Know the Importance of the Area, But Agree That Most Don't Know Much About It. --Old B-Runner

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