In late March, Major General Burnside’s army advanced on Fort Macon, a casemated masonry fort that commanded the channel to Beaufort, 35 miles (56km) southeast of New Bern. The Union force invested the fort with siege works and on April 25 opened an accurate fire on the fort, soon breaching the masonry walls. Within a few hours the fort's scarp began to collapse, and in late afternoon the Confederate commander, Colonel Moses J. White, ordered the raising of a white flag. Burnside's terms of surrender were accepted, and the Federal troops took possession of the fort the next morning.
Background
Fort Macon was one of a system of coastal forts that were built around the borders of the still-young United States following the War of 1812. It was built on the eastern end of Bogue Banks, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and was intended to defend the entrance to the ports of Beaufort and Morehead City. Begun in 1826, it was completed and received its first garrison in 1834. As it was intended for defense against attacking enemy naval forces, it was built of masonry. Gunfire from a rolling ship's deck was not accurate enough at that time to be able to break down brick and stone walls. Although the advent of rifled artillery would soon make its walls vulnerable, no alterations were made in the fort. It was a generation out of date when the Civil War came.
Fort Macon State Park is a North Carolina state park in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. Located on Bogue Banks near Atlantic Beach, the park opened in 1936. Fort Macon State Park is the second most visited state park in North Carolina, with an annual visitation of 1.3 million, despite being one of the smallest state parks in North Carolina with 424 acres (1.72km2).Fort Macon was built as part of the Third System of US fortifications, and was preceded by Fort Hampton of the Second System.
In addition to the fully restored fort, the park offers visitors both soundside and surf fishing, nature trails, ranger guided tours, a protected swim area, a refreshment stand, and a bathhouse. With the exception of the bathhouse, there are no fees to enjoy the park.
The park is open year round and does not charge an admission or parking fee. During the non-summer months the protected swimming area, refreshment stand, and bathhouse are not available. However, you can swim at your own risk and public restrooms are open year round.
"They were about to get blown up by their own gunpowder..."
From the RCWRT's documentary, "The Civil War in North Carolina: Battles for the Coast, 1862." One film in a series. Originally released on DVD in 2021 to generate donations for preservation efforts.
Filmed on-site in 2021. Paul Branch, Jr. is a state park ranger and staff historian at Fort Macon State Park. He is a contributor to the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography and North Carolina Handbook and wrote Fort Macon: A History and The Siege of Fort Macon.
Narration by S.N. Burkholder. Music by the Liberty Hall Drum & Fife Corps.
published: 18 Aug 2022
1862-12 Battle of Fort Macon
Battle of Fort Macon
March 26th - April 26th 1862
1862 (Published 10/22/2017)
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Research links:
I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:
The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy
Internet Links:
Wikipedia: Siege of Fort Macon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fort_Macon
American Civil War .COM - https://americancivilwar.com/statepic/nc/nc004.html
Friends of Fort Macon - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
CWSAC Bat...
published: 22 Oct 2017
Fort Macon
Come see why over one million people each year flock to Fort Macon State Park. Produced by UNC-TV and Our State Magazine, with generous support from BB&T. Segment originally aired on 7/6/2005.
published: 12 Apr 2011
The battle of Fort Macon
This is the battle of Fort Macon
published: 26 Oct 2009
The Battle of Fort Macon, NC
The Battle of Fort Macon, NC was reenacted recently by Union and Confederate soldiers. They even brought in accurate cannons of the time period. This is a photo slide show that documents some of the battle.
published: 02 May 2012
Siege of Fort Macon Sesquicentennial
Confederates held the fort at the beginning of the Civil War until Union forces took it back in 1862. This video is from events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the siege.
published: 25 Apr 2012
Fort Macon Dig
published: 06 Mar 2012
The siege of Fort Macon took place in 1862 on the Outer Banks North Carolina. #history
published: 15 Nov 2022
Lego Battle of Fort Macon
My school project for our Civil War unit.
The music is Sandstorm by Darude.
"They were about to get blown up by their own gunpowder..."
From the RCWRT's documentary, "The Civil War in North Carolina: Battles for the Coast, 1862." One f...
"They were about to get blown up by their own gunpowder..."
From the RCWRT's documentary, "The Civil War in North Carolina: Battles for the Coast, 1862." One film in a series. Originally released on DVD in 2021 to generate donations for preservation efforts.
Filmed on-site in 2021. Paul Branch, Jr. is a state park ranger and staff historian at Fort Macon State Park. He is a contributor to the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography and North Carolina Handbook and wrote Fort Macon: A History and The Siege of Fort Macon.
Narration by S.N. Burkholder. Music by the Liberty Hall Drum & Fife Corps.
"They were about to get blown up by their own gunpowder..."
From the RCWRT's documentary, "The Civil War in North Carolina: Battles for the Coast, 1862." One film in a series. Originally released on DVD in 2021 to generate donations for preservation efforts.
Filmed on-site in 2021. Paul Branch, Jr. is a state park ranger and staff historian at Fort Macon State Park. He is a contributor to the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography and North Carolina Handbook and wrote Fort Macon: A History and The Siege of Fort Macon.
Narration by S.N. Burkholder. Music by the Liberty Hall Drum & Fife Corps.
Battle of Fort Macon
March 26th - April 26th 1862
1862 (Published 10/22/2017)
Website: http://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.co...
Battle of Fort Macon
March 26th - April 26th 1862
1862 (Published 10/22/2017)
Website: http://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thingsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK
Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/
My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag
Research links:
I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:
The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy
Internet Links:
Wikipedia: Siege of Fort Macon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fort_Macon
American Civil War .COM - https://americancivilwar.com/statepic/nc/nc004.html
Friends of Fort Macon - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
CWSAC Battle Summaries - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
NC Pedia - https://www.ncpedia.org/fort-macon
Thomas Legion .Net - http://thomaslegion.net/battleoffortmacon.html
NC Natural and Cultural Resources “The Siege of Fort Macon, 1862” - https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2016/03/23/the-siege-of-fort-macon-1862
Thank you civilwarmusic.net for the use of music "Bonnie Blue Flag" and "Kingdom Coming"
Special Thanks to Discerning History (http://discerninghistory.com/) for the use of video clips and info. You folks are great!
This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in an effort to advance understanding of accounting, taxation, historical education, etc. we believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
Battle of Fort Macon
March 26th - April 26th 1862
1862 (Published 10/22/2017)
Website: http://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thingsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK
Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/
My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag
Research links:
I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:
The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy
Internet Links:
Wikipedia: Siege of Fort Macon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fort_Macon
American Civil War .COM - https://americancivilwar.com/statepic/nc/nc004.html
Friends of Fort Macon - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
CWSAC Battle Summaries - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
NC Pedia - https://www.ncpedia.org/fort-macon
Thomas Legion .Net - http://thomaslegion.net/battleoffortmacon.html
NC Natural and Cultural Resources “The Siege of Fort Macon, 1862” - https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2016/03/23/the-siege-of-fort-macon-1862
Thank you civilwarmusic.net for the use of music "Bonnie Blue Flag" and "Kingdom Coming"
Special Thanks to Discerning History (http://discerninghistory.com/) for the use of video clips and info. You folks are great!
This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in an effort to advance understanding of accounting, taxation, historical education, etc. we believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
Come see why over one million people each year flock to Fort Macon State Park. Produced by UNC-TV and Our State Magazine, with generous support from BB&T. Segme...
Come see why over one million people each year flock to Fort Macon State Park. Produced by UNC-TV and Our State Magazine, with generous support from BB&T. Segment originally aired on 7/6/2005.
Come see why over one million people each year flock to Fort Macon State Park. Produced by UNC-TV and Our State Magazine, with generous support from BB&T. Segment originally aired on 7/6/2005.
The Battle of Fort Macon, NC was reenacted recently by Union and Confederate soldiers. They even brought in accurate cannons of the time period. This is a pho...
The Battle of Fort Macon, NC was reenacted recently by Union and Confederate soldiers. They even brought in accurate cannons of the time period. This is a photo slide show that documents some of the battle.
The Battle of Fort Macon, NC was reenacted recently by Union and Confederate soldiers. They even brought in accurate cannons of the time period. This is a photo slide show that documents some of the battle.
Confederates held the fort at the beginning of the Civil War until Union forces took it back in 1862. This video is from events celebrating the 150th anniversar...
Confederates held the fort at the beginning of the Civil War until Union forces took it back in 1862. This video is from events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the siege.
Confederates held the fort at the beginning of the Civil War until Union forces took it back in 1862. This video is from events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the siege.
"They were about to get blown up by their own gunpowder..."
From the RCWRT's documentary, "The Civil War in North Carolina: Battles for the Coast, 1862." One film in a series. Originally released on DVD in 2021 to generate donations for preservation efforts.
Filmed on-site in 2021. Paul Branch, Jr. is a state park ranger and staff historian at Fort Macon State Park. He is a contributor to the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography and North Carolina Handbook and wrote Fort Macon: A History and The Siege of Fort Macon.
Narration by S.N. Burkholder. Music by the Liberty Hall Drum & Fife Corps.
Battle of Fort Macon
March 26th - April 26th 1862
1862 (Published 10/22/2017)
Website: http://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thingsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK
Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/
My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag
Research links:
I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:
The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy
Internet Links:
Wikipedia: Siege of Fort Macon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fort_Macon
American Civil War .COM - https://americancivilwar.com/statepic/nc/nc004.html
Friends of Fort Macon - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
CWSAC Battle Summaries - http://friendsoffortmacon.org/history-of-the-fort/
NC Pedia - https://www.ncpedia.org/fort-macon
Thomas Legion .Net - http://thomaslegion.net/battleoffortmacon.html
NC Natural and Cultural Resources “The Siege of Fort Macon, 1862” - https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2016/03/23/the-siege-of-fort-macon-1862
Thank you civilwarmusic.net for the use of music "Bonnie Blue Flag" and "Kingdom Coming"
Special Thanks to Discerning History (http://discerninghistory.com/) for the use of video clips and info. You folks are great!
This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in an effort to advance understanding of accounting, taxation, historical education, etc. we believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
Come see why over one million people each year flock to Fort Macon State Park. Produced by UNC-TV and Our State Magazine, with generous support from BB&T. Segment originally aired on 7/6/2005.
The Battle of Fort Macon, NC was reenacted recently by Union and Confederate soldiers. They even brought in accurate cannons of the time period. This is a photo slide show that documents some of the battle.
Confederates held the fort at the beginning of the Civil War until Union forces took it back in 1862. This video is from events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the siege.
In late March, Major General Burnside’s army advanced on Fort Macon, a casemated masonry fort that commanded the channel to Beaufort, 35 miles (56km) southeast of New Bern. The Union force invested the fort with siege works and on April 25 opened an accurate fire on the fort, soon breaching the masonry walls. Within a few hours the fort's scarp began to collapse, and in late afternoon the Confederate commander, Colonel Moses J. White, ordered the raising of a white flag. Burnside's terms of surrender were accepted, and the Federal troops took possession of the fort the next morning.
Background
Fort Macon was one of a system of coastal forts that were built around the borders of the still-young United States following the War of 1812. It was built on the eastern end of Bogue Banks, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and was intended to defend the entrance to the ports of Beaufort and Morehead City. Begun in 1826, it was completed and received its first garrison in 1834. As it was intended for defense against attacking enemy naval forces, it was built of masonry. Gunfire from a rolling ship's deck was not accurate enough at that time to be able to break down brick and stone walls. Although the advent of rifled artillery would soon make its walls vulnerable, no alterations were made in the fort. It was a generation out of date when the Civil War came.