Running the Blockade-- New News About an Old War.
1. CW TRAILS IN TENNESSEE-- The first Civil War Trails marker was erected in Franklin at a dedication September 17th. The program, which already operates in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland uses interpretive signage to highlight lesser-known aspects of the war.
2. FORT FISHER FERRY TO SHUT DOWN-- This ferry service will be shutting down for the months of January and February while the ramps are redone at both ends. This is the easy way of getting from Fort Fisher across the Cape Fear River to Southport. About 150 to 200 residents use this daily as a commute to work. Now, they'll have to drive all the way to Wilmington to cross the river.
In December 2007, the ferry carried 7,662 vehicles and 15,576 passengers.
Liz and I crossed over it on our way from Carolina Beach to Myrtle Beach
3. FORT WARREN-- Is it haunted? As Halloween approaches, every one wants to know. It is located on Georges Island, one of 34 islands in Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area. It is supposedly haunted by "The Lady in Black" who was supposedly hung as a Confederate accomplice, but there is no evidence of an execution taking place. However, Confederate soldiers were imprisoned there, so who knows?
Fort Warren, which is accessible by ferry, was active from 1833 until World War II and deactivated in 1951. There are spectacular views of Boston light from the ramparts. This is the nation's oldest light station.
So, Now You Know. --Old B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
