Fort Fisher to mark 80th year since end of World War II

Fort Fisher State Historic Site has scheduled a daylong living history event for Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II ending.

The program begins at 9 a.m. Saturday with a military vehicle convoy that will travel from Fort Fisher to Kure Beach and back. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be living history displays with military and civilian reenactors on the green between the visitor center and earthworks, a period field kitchen, and numerous historic military vehicles.

A full event schedule is available on Fort Fisher State Historic Site’s website and social media. Parking is available at the visitor center…

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