What did the soldiers of both sides do for fun? Come to Fort Fisher to learn about a game that was growing in popularity prior to the Civil War - Townball.

During the War, there were different rules to play this simple game. The most popular rules were the 1854 New York rules or the 1858 Massachusetts rules. Both were popular, but Alexander Cartwright spread one set across the country prior to the war. It was that set that would become the Nation’s favorite and the foundations of our “National Pastime.’ Learn about playing both sets of rules and figure out where many of today’s rules for modern baseball originate.

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