Photo By Sgt. Jared Lingafelt | Union Army re-enactors make their way to the battlefield in preparation for a battle...... read more read more
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North Carolinians gathered at the historic sight of Fort Fisher and witnessed live battle reenactments, historic tours and more to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battle of Fort Fisher, Saturday and Sunday.
Among the living history demonstrations, patrons and guests witnessed an opening ceremony with a speech from North Carolina governor, Pat McCory and historian Ed Bearss.
The battle of Fort Fisher was the last remaining port open to trade and supply to the south during the Civil War.
On Jan. 15, 1865, Fort Fisher was under attack by a massive union amphibious assault.
“150 years ago, there were hundreds of battleships spread across here,” said Pat McCory, governor of North Carolina.
“It’s the D-Day of my parents’ generation that occurred right
here in North Carolina, and I just want to thank everyone
for recognizing this historical event that occurred right
here on the beaches of North Carolina.”
Visitors were able to visit one on one with actors and learn aspects of the battle, giving them a small insight of what life was like during the war.
“It is important for people to understand what type of lifestyle it was back then and the hardships they dealt with,” said Gregory Oliver, a Confederate army role player during the reenactment and Jacksonville, North Carolina, native. “It’s also important for everyone to remember history and it was an ugly conflict and wasn’t all glory.”
Fort Fisher was an influential battle and important in the outcome of the civil war.
“This battle helped determine the outcome of the civil war,” said McCory, a Jamestown, North Carolina, native. “I thank the people in this region who keep the history alive. Freedom came at a cost, and we cannot forget it. I see the young people
here today are the people that we need to be talking to more than anyone, to remind them that their freedom came
at a cost and we must never forget it.”
| Date Taken: | 01.21.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 01.21.2015 16:03 |
| Story ID: | 152410 |
| Location: | WILMINGTON, NC, US |
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