A major pre-Revolutionary port on North Carolina's Cape Fear River, Brunswick was razed by British troops in 1776 and never rebuilt. During the Civil War, Fort Anderson was constructed atop the old village site, and served as part of the Cape Fear River defenses below Wilmington before the fall of the Confederacy. Colonial foundations dot the present-day tour trail, which crosses the earthworks of the Confederate fort.
Second Saturdays
- June 12 - Colonial Brunswick Pottery Then and Now. Experts Linda Carnes-McNaughton and Thomas Beamon examine pottery past and present. Potters showcase also.
- July 10 - Weaving Through Time. Artisans demonstrate spinning and weaving techniques through different centuries.
- August 14 - Can You Dig It. A Day with Stan South, archaeologist, storyteller and author. African American field technicians will share tales of their work. Other storytellers and poets are invited.
The Site
From Port to Fort: The history of Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Information
Contact Us
Brunswick Town
8884 St. Philip's Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
Phone: (910) 371-6613
Email: brunswick@ncdcr.gov
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.