Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the "Last Major Stronghold of the Confederacy," is N.C.'s most visited historic site and the scene of the two largest naval bombardments and the most ambitious amphibious assault of the Civil War. Today, the Fort Fisher visitor center boasts an exhibit hall with a 16-ft fiber optic map detailing the second battle, an orientation film, and a gift shop. A half-mile tour trail circles the remains of the western bastion of the fort. Visitors may enjoy the scenic views of both the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean as they explore the site. Exterior exhibits including interpretive panels and a partially restored gun emplacement featuring a firing reproduction of a 32 lb rifled and banded seacoast cannon.
Map:
Location: 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. South, Kure Beach, NC 28449
Latitude: 33° 58' 18.1194" N
Longitude: -77° 55' 4.8" W
Special Directions: Hwy 421 South through Kure Beach on right hand side.
Amenities:
- Accessible for Motorcoaches / RVs
- Admission Charge $: Donation only
- Donations Accepted
- Free Parking
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Handicap Accessible
- Hiking/Walking Trail
- Hours of Operation: Apr–Labor Day 9am-5pm on Mon-Sat, 1-5pm on Sun; After Labor Day–Mar, 9am-5pm, Tue-Sat
- Motorcoach Parking
- Tour - Guided
- Tour - Self Guided
Email: fisher@ncdcr.gov
Business: (910) 458-5538
Fax: (910) 458-0477
Business: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/
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