How did Civil War units send messages over large distances without texting or cell phones?

Members of the Fort Fisher staff will be on hand to explain the manner of sending your message by using the “Wig Wag” flag system. This simple system only uses one flag and the numbers 1, 2, or 3, to transmit messages. Make sure your message gets through! Kids will be able to send messages and encrypt your own messages using cipher disks that they can take home!

This program is free to the public thanks to the support of the Friends of Fort Fisher, the Town of Kure Beach, the Town of Carolina Beach and New Hanover County.

This program is subject to change or cancellation due to staffing and adverse weather conditions.