With Artillery, War is Made: Fort Fisher's 158th Anniversary Program

Fort Fisher will commemorate its 158th anniversary with the program, 'With Artillery, War is Made,' Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10 am - 4 pm. Free and open to the public, this living history program will focus on the artillery at Fort Fisher during the American Civil War. At 10 am, 12 noon, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm, there will be demonstrations of the 32-pounder banded and rifled seacoast gun, the 12-pound Napoleon, and a 10-pound Parrott gun. Living history displays will be set up in the Fort Grove. At 11 am and 2 pm, Curator of History Ray Flowers will present 'The Sword of Fort Fisher' in the visitor center auditorium. Seating will be limited.  Due to new visitor center construction, visitors are encouraged to park at Battle Acre, or the temporary lot located immediately south of the museum. ADA/handicapped parking is limited to two (2) spaces just north of the museum.