Cameron Art Museum
Forks
Cameron Art Museum presents the Annual Civil War Living History Weekend which commemorates the 149th anniversary of Battle of Forks Road in the lead up to the 150th anniversary to war’s end.
This year’s theme “Forks Road…The Fall of Wilmington” highlights this significant Battle which is re-enacted both days by uniformed Union, U.S. Colored Troop and Confederate re-enactors of the skirmish.
The weekend’s activities also include an opening ceremony on Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m. with Mayor Bill Saffo, Dr. Malcolm Beech U.S.C.T. reenactor, and Dr. Chris Fonvielle, American Civil War scholar. Kids and family programming is on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dr. Chris Fonvielle is scheduled to give a 1:00 p.m. powerpoint presentation on the Battle of Forks Road in the museum reception hall and a battle site tour on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Additionally featured at the museum's historic site are two-days of historic-themed sutlers, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Confederate Veterans, U.S.C.T unit roles, music and food vendors.
The event takes place Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with galleries open until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., though the museum remains open until 5:00 p.m. The general events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise. For updated information and schedule visit the Battle of Forks Road dedicated site: www.battleofforksroad.org
