KURE
BEACH - Tap into the Christmas spirit and share holiday cheer as Fort
Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach sponsors its Holiday Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.
until 5 p.m.
Enjoy seasonal refreshments, decorations, and entertainment
throughout the day, including the elementary school chorus from Leland Christian Academy at 11 a.m.,
followed at 12 noon by songs and stories of Civil War blockade running by noted
historical entertainer John Golden (aka Captain Roberts) and actor/interpreter
and storyteller Joyce Grear (aka Harriet "Moses" Tubman), telling stories of the
African-American experience and Christmas cultural traditions in the Cape Fear region.
The Murray Middle
School Jazz Band will cap off the festivities at 1:30 pm. with selections from their
holiday repertoire.
For the history lover on your shopping list, special discounts
will be offered on all Fort Fisher Museum Shop merchandise. Be sure to try the
new Battery Buchanan coffee, especially blended for the Friends of Fort
Fisher.
This free event is hosted by the Friends of Fort Fisher
and Fort Fisher Chapter No. 2325, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
For information, contact Paul Laird at 910-612-7067 or plaird@friendsoffortfisher.com.
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