Profits from the Museum Shop, operated by the Friends of Fort Fisher, provide funding for all special events and programming at the historic site
Friends were instrumental in securing state and federal funding, permits and regulatory changes to build a protective 3,050-foot oceanfront revetment and walkways
Assisted state with visitor center exhibit hall renovation completed in 2002
Purchased the reproduction 32-pounder rifled and banded cannon and hand built carriage for Sheppard’s Battery
Purchased reproduction 12 pounder bronze Napoleon cannon, carriage, implements and trailer
Purchased reproduction coehorn mortar
Purchased authentic reproduction uniforms and other costuming for site staff and volunteer cannon crews
Negotiated and funded the return of the original 8-ton Armstrong Cannon loan from the Army Center of Military History and US Military Academy at West Point for the 140th Anniversary observance
Funded loan of the original Whitworth rifled cannon and Blakely rifled cannon from the Washington Navy Yard for the 140th Anniversary observance
Provides ongoing support and funding for the annual Mary Holloway Seasonal Interpreter Program
Future Goals
With your membership and donations, these efforts and goals for the site will become a reality - Join us today!
Construct an authentic enlisted man’s barracks building and educational services center
Provide enhanced oceanside site access at Battle Acre and Battery Buchanan
Construct an artillery firing platform with seating and sound system for public educational demonstrations
Provide universities and the public with the opportunity to participate in archaeological excavations
Develop a trail walk to explore the old River Road, supply route to the fort
Operate a summer day camp program for young history enthusiasts
Develop and Support ongoing rotating exhibits and special events
Increase interpretation of Fort Fisher's role during World War II
