Fort Fisher State Historic Site Plans Special Event to Commemorate 161st Anniversary

Fort Fisher State Historic Site will host a public program on Saturday, Jan. 17, to mark the 161st anniversary of the fort's capture in the final months of the Civil War. The site will be open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., with activities scheduled from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fort Fisher is administered by the Division of State Historic Sites within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

The event will feature living history displays, artifact highlights and family activities. Artillery demonstrations are set for 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Above the Scenes guided tours will be offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Tour tickets cost $10 plus tax and may be purchased at the first-floor information desk in the visitor center. A full event schedule is available on Fort Fisher State Historic Site's websiteand social media channels.

Admission to the event is free. Parking is available at the visitor center, located at 1610 S. Fort Fisher Blvd., in Kure Beach. The Federal Point History Center will offer concessions. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Known as the Gibraltar of the South, Fort Fisher protected the port of Wilmington during the American Civil War until it fell to U.S. forces in January 1865. In 1962, the site was designated a National Historic Landmark.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina - its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

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