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SUMMARY:American 250: Battle of Fort George
DESCRIPTION:America 250 Weekend on Bald Head Island | September 5–6\, 2026\nCelebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special weekend on Bald Head Island! Presented by the Old Baldy Foundation in partnership with the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival\, America 250 Weekend features two days of history\, entertainment\, and family-friendly experiences in one of North Carolina’s most unique coastal settings. \nEnjoy historic tours\, museum exhibits\, living history demonstrations\, and special programming throughout the weekend. Saturday\, September 5 will feature a Living History showcase on camp life\, musket drills\, and more. The evening will conclude with movie night under the lighthouse. On Sunday\, September 6\, the celebration culminates with the Fort George Block Party\, featuring Southern barbecue\, live music\, local craft beverages\, museum access\, a live Battle of Fort George reenactment\, and more. \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable way to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial\, America 250 Weekend offers something for all ages. \nVisit the Old Baldy Foundation website to view the full weekend schedule\, purchase tickets\, and learn more about all of the events taking place throughout the celebration.
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LOCATION:Old Baldy Lighthouse\, 101 Lighthouse Wynd\, Bald Head Island\, NC\, 28461\, United States
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SUMMARY:America 250: Battle of Fort George Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable weekend on Bald Head Island! The America 250 Weekend\, presented by the Old Baldy Foundation and the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival\, features two days of special events honoring our nation’s history through living history demonstrations\, historic sites\, music\, food\, and family-friendly activities. \nFort George Block Party | Sunday\, September 6\, 2026\nThe weekend’s signature event is the Fort George Block Party\, a unique celebration set on the historic grounds of Fort George. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the gated event\, tours of Old Baldy Lighthouse and Museum\, a Southern barbecue picnic prepared by Southern Smoke\, live music from DJ Fray\, local craft beer and spirits\, raffles\, and a live reenactment of the Battle of Fort George. Getting to Bald Head Island is easy whether you’re coming from Southport\, Wilmington\, Raleigh\, or anywhere else on the mainland. We’ve chartered a ferry to carry you across the Cape Fear River\, the same passage British troops would have taken 250 years ago. \nTickets are $80 for adults with the ferry from Deep Point\, ​​​$70 for adults on island\, $35 for youth with the ferry\, and $25 for youth on island (12 & under). Visit the Old Baldy Foundation website to view the full America 250 Weekend schedule\, learn more about all of the weekend’s events\, and purchase your tickets for the Fort George Block Party. \nQuestions: Contact Old Baldy Foundation at (910) 457-7481 or Adriana@oldbaldy.org \n \nSchedule of Events: \n\n12:00 PM – Block party begins with beverages opening and Battle of Fort George Reenactment\n12:30 PM – Mainland ticket holders arrive to Deep Point Marina for ferry charter check-in\n2:30 PM – Southern Smoke BBQ begins serving\n3:30 PM – Battle of Fort George Second Reenactment\n5:45 PM – Event winds down and mainland guests return to the marina for ferry departure\n\nFerry Information for ticket holders traveling to Bald Head Island on the private charter: \n\nCharter Location – Deep Point Marina\, 1301 Ferry Road\, Southport\, NC.\nArrival and Check-in Time – Arrive at Deep Point Marina by 12:30 PM on Sunday\, September 6 to receive your wristband. Meet in the terminal building lobby on the second floor to secure access to the private charter.\nAlternate Dock – The private charter will depart from an alternate dock. The exact dock location will be provided when you register in the second-floor lobby with an event volunteer.\nEvent Departure – The charter will head back to the mainland at 6:00 PM. Arrive by 5:45 PM to board the departure ferry.
URL:https://nc4thofjuly.com/event/america-250-battle-of-fort-george-block-party/
LOCATION:Old Baldy Lighthouse\, 101 Lighthouse Wynd\, Bald Head Island\, NC\, 28461\, United States
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