In The Glorious Cause of Liberty: The 250th Anniversary of the Burning of Fort Johnston

The burning and destruction of Fort Johnston, located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, during the summer of 1775 spurred the colony of North Carolina into a war after which it would never be the same.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, in conjunction with the City of Southport, will mark this historical event with a free symposium, living history demonstrations, and nighttime commemoration. Join us on July 19th here on the historic grounds of Fort Johnston as we delve into the stories and individuals behind this turning point in history and the impact that it would have on the lives of the citizens of the Cape Fear and the new republic.

More information is forthcoming - stay tuned!

This is an America 250 NC event. For more information on other A250 events, please visit https://www.america250.nc.gov/event-calendar-america-250-nc

You may also like the following events from North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport:

• Next Saturday, 24th May, 10:00 am, DEEP DIVE INTO HISTORY: An Act of Remembrance in Southport
• This month, 28th May, 11:00 am, ANCHORS AWEIGH 18th Century Games in Southport
• Next month, 4th June, 11:00 am, ANCHORS AWEIGH Got the Blues? Dyeing With Indigo in Southport

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Southport.