Fort Fisher State Historic Site
- 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
- Kure Beach, NC 28449
- (910) 251-7340
- Kure Beach
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Site of Civil War's largest Amphibious (Land and Water) Battle, the remaining portion of the gigantic Fort Fisher earthworks, along with a restored palisade fence and impressive seacoast gun, sits near the Visitors Center. The fully accessible Visitors Center & Gift Shop includes a video, exhibits, and artifacts recovered from sunken ships. A scenic trail, shaded by gnarled live oaks, leads past the earthworks, around to the rear of the fort remains.
Battle Acre Monument to Civil War Soldiers, with separate walking trail and two oceanfront gazebos, is located across U.S. Highway 421 from the Visitors Center along the oceanfront. The remains of the blockade runner, Condor, are about 700 yards off the beach. Dive enthusiasts can pick up a dive map to explore the wreck, the first stop on NC's Heritage Dive Site trail.
Join the Fort Fisher State Historic Site's annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy refreshments, decorations, and entertainment throughout the day, including a holiday musical… Read More
Join the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher, 'Glory enough for all’, a two-day, family-friendly event that will feature a battle tactical with hundreds of… Read More