Some New News About an Old War.
1. 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF GETTYSBURG-- In 1938, the 75th anniversary of the battle was held in Gettysburg. Around 1,900 Union and Confederate veterans attended. Some interesting statistics for the event; a fleet of wheel chairs was on hand for the aging men, 3,800tents, 20 miles of electric wire, 50,000 yards of mosquito netting, and 27 cases of whiskey were on hand.
The average age of the veterans was 94 and the only thing in short supply was whiskey. I guess some things you just can't change.
2. TAMPA PARK-- The Sons of Confederate Veterans Florida Division has dedicated a park near Tampa which flies the largest Confederate flag ever made. The 2,100 square foot flag is the size of an average American home and can easily be seen from two interstates.
It is part of the Division's Flags Across Florida project and will not be the last site. This flag has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially from one group in particular.
3. CAPE FEAR HISTORIC BYWAY-- The state's first urban and 50th byway overall became a part of the North Carolina Scenic Byways Program. This one is 7 miles in length and has great views of the Cape Fear River and Greenfield Lake.
It begins and ends at US-74/NC-133 and Third Street and covers the historic waterfront district, portions of US-421, Third Street, Water Street, Castle Street, and Lake Shore Drive. You can get a brochure by contacting www.ncdot.org/public/publications.
Now, You Know. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
