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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. 

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.

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

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.
Learn more about young North Carolinians during times of war.
Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, October 18th for the return of Port Brunswick Day!
Join us on the morning of Saturday, April 19th for a period Anglican service in the ruins of St. Philip's Church.
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.
Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, March 8th for the North Carolina Rice Festival!