During The War Between the States, both sides used of a wide array of weapons, both domestically manufactured and imported from abroad. Supplying the troops with the proper ammunition was an ongoing struggle, particularly for the Confederacy. On Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm., the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will host a talk by Jack Wells of Fayetteville, on Civil War ammunition and the Fayetteville Arsenal. This free event will feature a discussion on the various cartridges and the manufacturing techniques used during the 19th century, as well as a slide show and display of cartridges and artifacts from Jack’s collection. Between 1862 and 1865 the Fayetteville Arsenal produced hundreds of thousands of small arms cartridges and artillery projectiles for the Confederacy.
Please join us on May 28 for this fascinating glimpse into the world of Civil War ammunition, as we continue to salute the men, women and families of our armed forces during the 31 Days of Glory events taking place throughout May. For more information about this event, go to www.31daysofglory.com
For more information about the museum, call 910-486-1330 or access www.museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov. The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, located on the corner of Bradford and Arsenal avenues in Fayetteville, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, www.ncculture.com.