Fort Fisher and the Civil War battle at Wilmington
Fort Fisher guarded the Cape Fear River entrance to Wilmington in the Civil War. The fort, named for Col Charles Fisher, was part of the largest land sea battle. Construction began in July 1862 under Col William Lamb as coastal defenses grew along the Cape Fear River.
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Fort Fisher's Gibraltar of the South and its siege legacy
Dr. Tom Mack recounts Fort Fisher's vast defenses and the largest amphibious battle of the Civil War. The peninsula fort with sand ramparts, a minefield, and sea faces held off Union forces before surrendering as Wilmington fell. Today the site preserves the bloody gate and battlefield models for visitors.
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March 13 History Highlights Include Davis Enlistment Edict
On March 13 1865 Jefferson Davis signed a measure allowing enslaved people to enlist in the Confederate Army with promises of emancipation. The day marks a series of events from planetary discovery to cultural milestones including Uranus discovery by Herschel in 1781 and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto premiere in 1845.
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Mandy plans a party to celebrate her own moment while Mike and Vanessa return early from their anniversary. Ed stirs Kristin about her upcoming wedding as Robert Forster guests. Also a Gold Rush finale hints at crew shakeups and a nerdy finale tag with an alien visitor.
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