A tip of the hat to the good folks at Fort Fisher State Historical Site in Kure Beach, NC, who are putting on activities geared toward young people this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Uniformed staff and volunteers will be firing the fort's 12-pounder bronze Napoleon cannon at 11:45 and 3:45. This is part of the "Load, Ready, Fire!!" program.
Throughout the days, kids between the ages of 4 and 13 will be invited to join the "Junior Reserves" which will get them a certificate and patch after the complete an activity book. Here's an idea I've seen done at some Civil War re-enactments, how about teaching them a drill. The kids enjoyed it and the adults as well.
There were warnings about the loud noise from the cannon firing. No kidding in this department. They're noisy, smokey, and then there's that gush of pressure that sweeps over.
The site offers a variety of experiences to visitors including a guided tour around the remaining part of the fort, a 32-pdr garrison cannon replica that fires and some very interesting trees.
Inside the center are exhibits, a movie, a fiber-optic map of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher and artifacts from the blockade-runner Modern Greece.
Looks like a good time at the old fort this weekend.
Hey, the Modern Greece Is One of My Boats! --Old B-Runner
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