Defending the Cape Fear: Two Lectures and A Day of Site Tours
May 21-28, 2013 |
Join Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr., associate professor of history at UNC Wilmington, as he explores the defensive efforts of Cape Fearians from colonial times through World War II — including tours of Forts Caswelland Anderson.
Did you know that the Lower Cape Fear has been occupied twice by invading armies?
Colonial Era and American Revolution
Tuesday, May 21st, 7:00PM
Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
1750-1861: Discover how the Cape Fear was defended in the early years of settlement. From the establishment of Fort Johnston at the mouth of the river by 1750, up to the seizures of Forts Caswell and Johnston by southern nationalists in early 1861.
Tours of Fort Caswell* and Fort Anderson
Saturday, May 25th
Ft. Caswell, 12:30PM. 100 Caswell Beach Rd., Oak Island.
Ft. Anderson, 2:30PM. 8884 St. Philips Rd. SE, Winnabow.
Civil War through WWII
Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00PM
Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
1861-1945: Learn about the Confederate defense of Wilmington and coastal defense measures in the region during World War II.
*additional $3.00 site fee required.
All 3 Events $25.00. Individual Events $10.00.
For reservations, contact the Historic Wilmington Foundation at 910.762.2511 or edwards@historicwilmington.org.
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www.bellamymansion.org |
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Wilmington, NC |
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edwards@historicwilmington.org |
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