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.
The Site
Brunswick Belle newsletter
From Port to Fort: The history of Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson
What's New
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Upcoming Events
- June 8: Stanley South Day
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Fifth annual celebration of the career of Dr. Stanley South, original archaeologist at Brunswick Town. Dr. South returns to "dig up" memories of when he excavated the site from 1958-1968. Visitors are also invited to join Dr. Linda Carnes-McNaughton and Thomas E. Beaman Jr., RPA, both scholars on 18th-century ceramics and Brunswick, to discuss archaeological issues. Visitors will have an opportunity to bring their own "backyard collection" for identification, and get a closer look at the many different types of pottery that were excavated at Colonial Brunswick.
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.