Public Safety Day at Fort Fisher

Enjoy a FREE family fun day exploring the emergency service agencies in our area at Public Safety Day on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area.

This event features local police, fire, ems, military branches and other supporting organizations as they connect with the community and share their role in how they protect and serve the citizens of New Hanover County. There will also be demonstrations, food, vehicle displays, a free kids area with fun activities, and more!

Fort Fisher Holiday Open House

Fort Fisher State Historic Site will celebrate the upcoming holiday season by hosting its annual Holiday Open House.

When and Where

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the visitor's center. 

Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, N.C. 28449. 

Entertainment
Open House visitors will enjoy seasonal refreshments, decorations, and entertainment throughout the day, including an array of holiday musical selections by the Murray Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of David Tyson. The event will also feature storyteller and musician John Golden, as well as Masonboro Parlor, a group of local musicians who offer a unique combination of dance and period music. Current members of the group include John Bennett, Carole Green, Susan Wilzer, and Mary Ruth Marshall.

For this one day only, a special 25% discount will be offered on all museum shop merchandise, so visitors can stock up on gifts for the history enthusiast on their list.

Raffle
Before the conclusion of the program, the Friends of Fort Fisher will announce the winner of the 2014 rifle raffle, at which a lucky ticket holder will win a reproduction Civil War Springfield Musket. Raffle tickets are available right up until announcement time, but you need not be present to win.

Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Fisher and Fort Fisher Chapter 2325 of the UDC, the Holiday Open House is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, contact Paul Laird at 910-612-7067 or plaird@friendsoffortfisher.com

Friends of Fort Fisher- Balsam Range Bluegrass Concert

Friends of Fort Fisher Present

Balsam Range

Join Balsam Range at Brunswick Community College for an unforgettable night of bluegrass. Enjoy a night of music while helping keep history alive, as concert proceeds benefit Fort Fisher State Historic Site. 

Balsam Range: 

Based in Haywood County, NC, Balsam Range consists of five men native to the region “where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge.”

Each band member grew up amidst the rich musical heritage of the Appalachian South, surrounded by culture and heritage. The men were influenced by the Scotch-Irish settlers of the Southern Mountains, English ballads and western songs.

Members:

Buddy Melton- fiddle/ upright bass/ vocals
Darren Nicholson: mandolin/ vocals
Marc Pruett: banjo
Caleb Smith: guitar/ vocals
Tim Surrett: bass/ resonator guitar/ vocals

FREE Live Music on Pleasure Island - This Weekend

There is always something for everyone... on our little slice of paradise!

Thursday - July 24th

FREE Pop-Rock-Party Cover Band -  JACK JACK 180 from 6:30-9:30pm

**And don’t forget to stay for our fantastic DOUBLE Fireworks show at 9:00pm at Carolina Beach Boardwalk (weather permitting). 

Friday - July 25th

FREE Summer Concert Series at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area with everyone’s favorite - the Mark Roberts Band featuring Dance, Funk, Blues, Rock & Roll, Motown, Beach and Country – truly something for everyone! 6:30–8:30pm.

Saturday - July 26th

FREE double header at the Carolina Beach Gazebo stage featuring Cell Block 2 and Port City Shakedown from 7:30–9:30pm.

Sunday - July 27th

To close out the week, Boogie in the Park presents FREE Surf Reggae Sounds of Selah Dubb at the Ocean Front Park from 5:00-8:00pm.

For more information, please contact the Pleasure Island Chamber: 

910-458-8434

greg@pleasureislandnc.org

http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/

Artillery Program at Fort Fisher Civil War Historic Site - June 28th

The awesome power of Civil War artillery will be highlighted on Saturday, June 28, 2014, when Fort Fisher State Historic Site presents "Hot Waves of Fire and Smoke and Deadly Showers of Cast Iron: Artillery at Fort Fisher." This free program will be held from 10 am-4 pm and will feature periodic firings of the site's 32-pound seacoast rifled and banded cannon.

Costumed interpreters will also be teaching the field artillery drill using the site's 12-pound bronze Napoleon full scale reproduction cannon. Author Richard Triebe will sign and discuss his new book "Point Lookout Prison and Hospital." Rounding out the day's activities will be costumed tours of the site's remaining earthworks, as well as the opportunity for up to 25 visitors to go "Above the Scenes," a special paid tour offered only at noon.


All Fort Fisher programming is made possible with the support of the Friends of Fort Fisher, the non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing this national treasure, and sustaining members: Troy and Lori Barbour, Mike McCarley, Tammy and Jack Moore, Brian and Deedra Nunnally, Jim and Catherine Taylor, Ernest Kniffen, Dr. Edward Halloran, and Patrick O. McCullough. Fort Fisher, the largest earthen fortification in the Confederacy, once protected the port of Wilmington and the vital blockade running trade on the Cape Fear River. After two massive bombardments, the fort fell to a combined Union amphibious assault on January 15, 1865. With the capture of Fort Fisher, the South's vital shipping port of Wilmington was closed and the days of the Confederacy were numbered.

Go Green at the Aquarium St. Patrick’s Day

The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher ups the green factor for St. Patrick’s Day.

Visitors to the Aquarium on Sunday, March 17 may not discover a pot o’ gold but they will find a
bucket full of fun during It IS Easy Being Green festivities. Activities include a recycled craft
project, games and prizes.

Staff horticulturists will guide garden tours. Adventurers young and old discover environmental
tips and animal facts during scavenger hunts. Also, two Green Behind the Scenes tours, at 11
a.m. and 2 p.m., highlight Aquarium conservation efforts and sustainability. In addition, the
University of North Carolina Wilmington's Irish Stepdancing Club performs at noon and 2 p.m.

It IS Easy Being Green programs are free with regular Aquarium admission.

The Green Behind the Scenes tours require advance registration and a fee. Individuals aged 8
to 13 are $13; ages 13 and older are $15. Aquarium members are $7. For more information
about the Green Behind the Scenes Tour and to register go here.

Visit ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher for more information and to register.

The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located just south of Kure Beach, near the mouth of the Cape Fear 
River, on US 421. The site is less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). Admission: $8 adults ages 13-62; $7 
seniors; $6 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children under 2; registered groups of N.C. school children, 
and NC Aquarium Society members. General information: www.ncaquariums.com. 

New Date: South of K Playing in the Free Summer Concert Series August 17th

South of K

Friday, August 17, 2012

Music from 6:30 - 8:30

Summertime at the beach is all about sun, sand, waves, seafood and MUSIC! So we're bringing you our FREE Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach. Bring blankets and chairs for the whole family and prepare to boogie the night away.

Food IS allowed so pack your picnic and enjoy dinner to the grooves of live music - for free! However we do ask that you please do NOT bring pets or beverages. Beverages will be for sale.

Concert is from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area at 119 Riverfront Road in Kure Beach,NC.

For the full Summer Concert Series Schedule, visit Free Summer Concert Series in Kure Beach.

1st Annual Pleasure Island Bluegrass by the River

 

Announcing the 1st Annual Pleasure Island Bluegrass by the River event to take place on May 12, 2012 at the Fort Fisher Recreation Center in Kure Beach, NC.

We are so excited to add this family friendly Bluegrass music event to our annual lineup of great Pleasure Island Events!  Featuring your favorite regional Bluegrass bands plus an Open Jam at the Beach House.  So mark your calendars and bring your instruments for a day of great music in an amazing location! 

Get full event details, a schedule of events, the band lineup, and even download vendor and artist applications on the Pleasure Island Bluegrass by the River Facebook Page (and don't forget to show us your support by Liking the Page!).

Many Ways To Have Fun On Pleasure Island - Local Events August 13th - 19th

It's the start of another beautiful weekend on Pleasure Island! Be sure to check out Jam Sandwich playing as part of the Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher tonight. You can't beat the great music, gorgeous location, and fun crowd! Flocks of pelicans flying overhead while the sun sets over the river create one of those magical Pleasure Island moments.

Here are a few more of the Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher events taking place in the coming week. For even more check out the Pleasure Island Event Calendar.

Friday, August 13th: (It may be Friday the 13th but you're always in luck when you're on Pleasure Island!)

Playing on Pleasure Island as part of Free Summer Concert Series

• Free Summer Concert Series - Featuring Jam Sandwich - 6:30 - 8:30 pm at The Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach
• Performing Arts Night At The Boardwalk - 6 pm - 9 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

Saturday, August 14th:

• Carolina Beach Farmers Market - 8:00 am - 11:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake. New items this week include fresh made pasta and pesto sauces. Yummmm.

Playing 8/15 at the Carolina Beach Lake.

Sunday, August 15th:

• Free Movie At The Lake - 8:45 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake - featuring "The Princess and the Frog" this week. You will love this charming movie full of heartwarming characters and music that will get you moving.

Tuesday, August 17th:

• Family Night At The Boardwalk - 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bring the kids to meet Dora and Spongebob Squarepants!

Wednesday, August 18th:

Family Night at the Boardwalk.

• Cash Bingo At The Boardwalk - 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Thursday, August 19th:

• Live Music & Fireworks - 6:30 - 9:30 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Featuring Soul Power Posse.

What's Your Pleasure? Events on the Island August 6th - 12th

There is a LOT happening on Pleasure Island these days. Whether you want to check out some live music, do some performing of your own, help out a local charity, or do a little shopping you won't be disappointed. And these are just a few of the choices you have this week on Pleasure Island. For even more local events visit the Pleasure Island Event Calendar or the Pleasure Island Facebook Page.

Friday, August 6th

• Performing Arts Night At The Boardwalk - 6 pm - 9 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy the talents of others or share your own!
• First Friday Art Walk & Backpack Benefit - Starts at Le Soleil on Cape Fear Blvd at 5:00 PM, and continues at SurfHouse at Lake Park Blvd & St Joseph. Also includes food drive benefiting Carolina Beach School Backpack Buddies and Nourish NC. Contact Kristin Gibson for more information. Kristin's work will be on display at SurfHouse all month long.

See “Mango Radish” ©Kristin Gibson in the First Friday Art Walk

• American Legion Fish Fry - 11 am - 7 pm at Post 129 at 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd. $8 a plate. Call 910-458-4253 for more information.
• Live Music at the SeaWitch Cafe - The Embers are playing from 8 pm - 12 am, $10 admission

Saturday, August 7th

• Carolina Beach Farmers Market & Art Show - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake
• Flounder Points Fishing Tournament - Held by the Got-Em On Live Bait Club - Register Friday from 6 pm - 8 pm at the SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar.
• Live Music at the SeaWitch Cafe - The Craig Woolard Band is playing from 8 pm - 12 am, $10 admission

Sunday, August 8th

Playing August 12 at 8:45 pm

• Free Movie At The Lake - 8:45 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake - featuring Twilight - New Moon this week.
• Live Music at the SeaWitch Cafe - The Holiday Band is playing from 3 pm - 7 pm, $5 admission

Tuesday, August 10th

• Family Night At The Boardwalk - 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Wednesday, August 11th

• Jazz Under The Stars - 8 - 10 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake - Featuring The Benny Hill Quartet
• Cash Bingo At The Boardwalk - 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Thursday, August 12th

• Live Music & Fireworks - 6:30 - 9:30 pm at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Featuring Bibi Ellison & the Spare Change Band