I love history! Well, most history. Certainly, recent history….recent as in the past 250ish years, give or take a decade or two. Perhaps it’s misogynistic to say, but my interest is strongly toward US History. I am fascinated by the idea that history happened, where my feet are standing. When I graduated High School, and my parents said they would take me on a trip, I didn’t choose the beach, or an amusement park, or things other kids might choose, I chose a history tour! Philadelphia, Washington and Williamsburg!
It should then, come as no surprise that I am a frequent visitor to the historic sites near my home. Especially, those that offer some sort of living history demonstration.
As was the case on May 13, 2017. I had read that the State Historic Site at Fort Fisher planned to fire their newly refurbished 32-pound rifled and banded seacoast cannon. It had been a busy Saturday, and we had just settled in to do nothing on Saturday evening, when my phone alerted to the event. we jumped up and hustled to get there….barely arriving before the first firing. I barely jostled my way to the front for any video. By the third firing, I was pleased with my capture.
If you love History, and even if you don’t, Fort Fisher is a fun, and beautiful, place to visit! We can’t recommend it enough!
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