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Community Luminaries

As Bennett Place State Historic Site prepares to mark the 160th anniversary of the largest Civil War surrender, we invite our community to help us get ready. 

Jublio! Moments of Freedom, 1865

Union armies brought freedom to central North Carolina in the closing days of the Civil War. Emancipation elicited a variety of powerful reactions to news of slavery's collapse.

Full Moon & Freedom Stories Night Hike - 2025

Please note: you must register in advance to join this hike! To register, please email stagville@dncr.nc.gov.

A Light in the Darkest of Night

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson will be offering visitors the chance to experience a peaceful evening amongst the ruins of St. Philips Church as it is decorated in its holiday finest, with candlelight and greenery.

A Child's War at House in the Horseshoe

Learn more about young North Carolinians during times of war.

America 250th: Port Brunswick Day

Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, October 18th for the return of Port Brunswick Day!

America 250th: Carolina Blues: Indigo on the Cape Fear in Conjunction with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport

Don’t be blue – we have lots of indigo for you!

18th Century Easter Litany

Join us on the morning of Saturday, April 19th for a period Anglican service in the ruins of St. Philip's Church.

America 250th: Women of Brunswick

Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, April 12th for a living history demonstration that focuses on the Women who worked and lived at the port of Brunswick.

North Carolina Rice Festival at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, March 8th for the North Carolina Rice Festival!