Fort Fisher State Historic Site set to commemorate 161st anniversary

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Fort Fisher State Historic Site invites the public to mark the 161st anniversary of the fort’s capture in the Civil War.

The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 17 with events scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will feature living history displays, artifact highlights and family activities. Artillery demonstrations will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Guided tours will be at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. and tickets are $10 plus tax…

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