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Welcome to the SA of NC Civil War 150 blog
North Carolina Civil War 150 is a space for collecting all news, events, and observances related to the American Civil War Sesquicentennial commemoration at the State Archives of North Carolina.
The State Archives of North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial Timeline (PDF) is now available.
Note: all posts and comments on this website are public records.
Daily Archives: August 23, 2011
First Wednesdays – Coastal Military Action
United States forces attacked and captured North Carolina coastal defense Forts Hatteras and Clark at the end of August 1861. In the immediate aftermath of the successful expedition, Confederate coastal defenders were thrust into the untenable position of trying to … Continue reading