Oakwood Cemetery – Raleigh, North Carolina
I had the opportunity to visit historic Oakwood Cemetery, in Raleigh, North Carolina, on a visit in May 2010. Founded in 1869, it is located in downtown Raleigh. Many Confederate notables are...
View ArticleSecond Battle of Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher protected the entrance to the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. The river was the only navigable link to Wilmington, North Carolina, which was the Confederacy’s last open port during early...
View ArticleFort Fisher State Historic Site – a photo essay
Early in the Civil War, Wilmington, North Carolina was recognized as an important port by the Confederate government. To protect the port, CSA Major Charles P. Bolles began construction of Fort Fisher...
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