Record #:

34449

Author(s):

Shiver, Joshua

Abstract:

On December 24, 1864 the Union launched the largest American naval bombardment to date against forces at Fort Fisher in an attempt to seal the port of Wilmington. While successful in landing troops near the Fort, the expedition ultimately failed. Historically, Union General Benjamin Butler was blamed for the military failure. In the article, the author argues that it was not only Butler, but personal politics between Union commanders, that doomed their attempt to take Fort Fisher.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 93 Issue 1, January 2016, p58-83, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Fort Fisher (New Hanover County); Forts--New Hanover County; United States--Politics and government--1849-1877

Record #:

34777

Author(s):

Costantini, Danielle

Abstract:

Typically, leatherback sea turtles nest on tropical beaches, but are now beginning to come further north and nest on the North Carolina shore. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Cape Lookout National Seashore have both been recently made home for a few nesting leatherback turtles. It is still rare to see, with a total of 39 confirmed nests since 1966.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 3, Summer 2018, p38-39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Leatherback turtle; Fort Fisher (New Hanover County); Cape Lookout National Seashore; North Carolina Sea Grant

Record #:

35579

Author(s):

Wilder, Lee

Abstract:

The historic trail of Eastern NC, covering towns such as Fayetteville and Windsor, was a road with plenty of landmarks. Contained for the tourists’ consideration were many of the state’s acre bound treasures—over two thirds, according to the author. Examples of these historic properties were Charles B. Aycock’s birthplace and the James Iredell House.

Source:

New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 1 Issue 4, Aug/Sept 1973, p30-31

Subject(s):

Aycock, Charles Brantley, 1859-1912; Edenton--History; Hope Plantation (Windsor); Somerset Place (Creswell); Cupola House (Edenton); Fort Macon (Carteret County); Fort Fisher (New Hanover County); Tryon Palace (New Bern)

Record #:

37606

Author(s):

Gerard, Philip

Abstract:

Chronicled is Wilmington’s Fort Fisher on December 24th, 1864, and January 13th, 1865. Key players in the battles hinting the Confederacy’s end: Union Generals Sherman and Grant; Confederate Generals Lamb, Whiting, and Bragg. Factors contributing to the outcome were General Whiting’s garrison outnumbered 6 to 1 during the second assault and General Bragg’s belief in Fort Fisher’s invulnerability.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 7, December 2014, p193-194, 196, 198, 200, 202, 204, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fort Fisher (N.C. : Fort)--Siege, 1864-1865; Fort Fisher (New Hanover County); Fort Fisher (New Hanover County)--Description and travel; Sherman, William T., 1820-1891; Grant, Ulysses S. ; Lamb, William, 1835-1909; Whiting, William Henry Chase, 1824-1865; Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876; Terry, Alfred Howe; Porter, David D., 1813-1891; Civil War