The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ghosts at Fort Fisher?

From www.ghosts.com

Both Confederate commanders at Fort Fisher, NC, Colonel Lamb and General Whiting, were wounded in the second battle and both died of the injuries. (Well actually, Whiting died a month later of complications and Lamb lived into the 1900s.)

Ghost sightings began three years after the 1865 battle at a reunion. Three Confederate veterans were walking around and "saw a figure of a man wearing an officer's uniform raise his sword, calling them to follow. As they got closer, they recognized him as General Whiting and as they started to realize what was happening the apparition disappeared."

Other paranormal activity at the fort: An apparition has been seen in the woods (perhaps a Confederate sentinel standing guard?) Footsteps have been heard on the wooden walkways. Locked doors have been opened. The sound of gunshots and cannons have been heard.

I have been to Fort Fisher many times, but have never seen or heard anything out of the ordinary, but, who knows. And, it isn't even Halloween yet.

Like, BOO!!!-- Old B-Runner

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