The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Fort Fisher After the War

From the Cape Fear River Steamers Blog.

The July 7, 1880 Wilmington Star reported that an excursion boat touched at Fort Fisher, Smithville for a few minutes and then steamed to Fort Caswell where many got off the boat and walked the grounds and the beach. A band was along as well and they had a dance.

Others went to the Blackfish Grounds which was a hot fishing spot. The sea was rough and the decks had to be cleaned.

On the return, they stopped at Fort Fisher again to pick up those who had gotten off to fish at the "Rocks."

On June 30, 1882, there was a military excursion consisting of mostly the Wilmington Light Artillery, over 200 men thought not in uniform. They visited the various Cape Fear River forts.

Even back Then, Fort Fisher was Popular. --Old B-Runner

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