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ECW Weekender: The Robert Ruark Inn in Southport, NC

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

While in Southport, North Carolina, recently for a speaking engagement with the Brunswick Civil War Roundtable, I had the pleasure of staying at the historic Robert Ruark Inn. It proved an ideal base of operations to explore the neighboring Civil … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Fort Anderson

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

While its nearby “sister fort,” Fort Fisher, is better known, Fort Anderson likewise played an important role in the defense of the Cape Fear River. Built in 1862, Fort Anderson sat on the west bank of the river, several miles … Continue reading →

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