Upcoming Field Trips and Events

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160th Anniversary Battle at Fort Fisher

Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00 am What: Join the commemoration of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher featuring reenactors with encampments, living history demonstrations, musket demonstrations, artillery firings, displays, lectures and more. And then walk around beautiful historic Southport. There is a large marina there that we can get some great reflection shots and some shots of the many sailboats and other boats. The club did this field trip awhile ago and was probably one of the better ones we ever went on. Where: 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S. Kure Beach, NC Meet in the parking lot for group photos. More: We can take a ferry ride over to Southport for a late lunch at Fishy Fishy(restaurant overlooking the water). CARPOOLING 7:00 AM: McDonalds, 50 Glen Rd, Garner,NC

Wilmington Train Museum

Time: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm What: "The museum pays homage to the major impact of railroads in local and national history, featuring regional railroad artifacts dating from the 1840's through today. In addition to the historical items, the museum has one of the finest interactive model railroad layouts in the region" Where: 505 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC Meet in parking lot at 10:00 AM for group photos More: Lunch: 12:30 PM Kitchen Sink 622 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC

160th Anniversary of Battle at Bentonville

Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 1:00 pm What: "Over 2,000 reenactors are expected for the two-day event, which will make it one of the country’s largest reenactments in 2025. In addition to the daily battles, the event will feature free lectures,19th living-history displays, period music, and dozens of “sutlers,” 3:00 pm: “Last Grand Charge of the Army of Tennessee” & “Fight for the Morris Farm” Saturday ticket: $15 ($16.01 after sales tax)online Where: 5466 Harper House Rd., Four Oaks, NC Meet at parking lot for group photos Carpooling: 11:30AM McDonalds, 50 Glen Rd., Garner NC More: