I love history! OK, I love American History. I believe it is just in my blood. In January we were unable to go to Ft Fisher for the commemoration of the Battle at Fort Fisher, I was still recovering from the crud I aquired over Christmas. However, as Jenn said we were able to go to Ft. Anderson on Valentines Day for the commemoration of the Battle of Fort Anderson. It is always fun to hear those cannons roar. Coming up next weekend in Wilmington, NC the Cameron Art Museum will commemorate the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road during the 4th Annual War Between the States Living History Weekend. The Battle of Forks Road was a significant skirmish that followed the fall of Fort Fisher, directly preceded the fall of Wilmington, and led to the final surrender of the Confederate armies. Living history re-enactors will recreate the final fight to take Wilmington on February 20, 1865. The reenactment will take place on Cameron Art Museum’s historic site, the original battlefield of the Battle of Forks Road. The site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers, primarily comprised of African American troops (referred to as U.S. Colored Troops during that era) from several divisions, before evacuating Wilmington. The “Sable Arm” of the US Army was made up of freed men and former slaves who volunteered for service after the Emancipation Proclamation. Join in the fun on February 21st. Remember to dress warmly and bring friends and family to enjoy this outstanding educational program. Activities include a commemoration ceremony and a lecture on the history of the Battle of Forks Road by historian and author Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Jr. Re-enactors dressed in period costume will demonstrate life as it was in the mid-1800s. They will conduct artillery and firearm demonstrations, battle site tours, encampments, and family activities of period games and crafts. Come on out it's free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please call Cameron Art Museum at 910-395-5999 or visit www.CameronArtMuseum.com. Cameron Art Museum is located at 3201 S. 17th Street (corner of Independence Blvd. and South 17th Street). Parking is free. We’ll see you there! In the mean time, don't forget to visit our store www.glynnesoaps.com Gayle sales@glynnesoaps.com