NC 4th of July Festival

09/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our Tiny Miss NC 4th of July Bryar! we hope you have an amazing day!

09/09/2026

A huge thank you to the generous donors who helped make the Battle of Fort George Block Party raffle possible! 🇺🇸

From tickets and experiences to local art, food, and more, we’re so grateful for everyone who contributed to our raffle and helped make this special America 250 celebration even more memorable.

Thank you for supporting the Battle of Fort George! ❤️🤍💙

09/08/2026

⚓ A BIG thank you to Atlantic Marine! ⚓

We’re incredibly grateful to Atlantic Marine for generously donating an outboard boat engine to the Battle of Fort George Block Party raffle! 🎟️🛥️

For nearly 50 years, Atlantic Marine has been a trusted part of the boating community in Southeastern North Carolina, offering everything from new and pre-owned boats to Yamaha service, repairs, storage, and installation. With a location right here in Southport, they’re a great local resource for our boating community.

We’re thankful for their support of the NC 4th of July Festival and Battle of Fort George event! Be sure to visit and check out everything they have to offer.

https://www.atlanticmarine.com/

09/06/2026

We’re all set up and ready to go! Fort George Block Party is kicking off now 🎉

We can’t wait to see everyone here!

09/06/2026

🇺🇸 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🇺🇸

The America 250: Battle of Fort George Block Party is happening TODAY, September 6, on Bald Head Island! ⛴️🎉

If you’ve already got your tickets, we’ll see you across the river! Check out today’s schedule below and get ready for an afternoon of history, BBQ, music, local drinks, and island fun. Mainland guests - make sure to get to Deep Point Marina early for check-in!

🎟️ Still need tickets? No problem! Tickets will be for sale at the ferry check-in for those traveling from the mainland, as well as for guests already on the island.

Full schedule & ticket information: https://www.OldBaldy.org/FortGeorge

09/03/2026

An important piece of North Carolina history you may not know about!

Learn more and don’t forget to visit Bald Head Island for this commemorative weekend, concluding with the Fort George Block Party this Sunday 🎉

https://www.oldbaldy.org/fortgeorge

⚔️ THE STORY BEHIND THE BATTLE OF FORT GEORGE

This weekend, history comes to life at Old Baldy as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. But what actually happened here in 1776?

In the spring of 1776, British forces gathered in the Lower Cape Fear with hopes of rallying North Carolina Loyalists and suppressing the growing Patriot movement. After a Patriot victory at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge ended the Loyalist march toward the coast, British ships remained in the Cape Fear region, including more than 70 vessels by May.

The British established Fort George on the western side of Bald Head Island, just steps from where Old Baldy stands today. The small earthen fort was manned by sailors from the British fleet while the ships repaired and resupplied along the island's beaches.

But Fort George would not remain unchallenged.

On the night of September 6, 1776, approximately 150 Continental soldiers led by Col. John Polk crossed the Cape Fear River in small boats and approached the fort. Moving through the woods, the Patriots captured five British sailors, but the capture alerted the defenders.

The British held their position while the HMS Falcon fired cannons into the woods. One Continental soldier was killed and another wounded, forcing Polk to abandon the assault and retreat toward Fort Johnston. British forces pursued them, but Patriot musket fire held them off.

About a month later, the British abandoned Fort George.

And evidence of this history is still here.

During an archaeological excavation on the Old Baldy grounds in 1986, UNC Wilmington students and supervisor Jim Legg uncovered a gold British officer's coat button from the 57th Regiment of Foot, a small artifact that connects us directly to the people who were here 250 years ago.

This weekend, you can learn more about these stories and experience the history of Fort George where it happened.

⚔️ Battle of Fort George Reenactments
📅 Sunday, September 6
⏰ 12 PM & 3:30 PM
📍 Old Baldy Lighthouse

Come see the battle—but stay to explore the much bigger story behind it. 🏮

Painting Credit: James Horton

08/30/2026

🇺🇸 One week away from the Battle of Fort George Block Party! 🇺🇸

Next Sunday, September 6, we're taking the celebration across the river to Bald Head Island for the America 250: Battle of Fort George Block Party! ⛴️🎉

Spend the afternoon enjoying:
🍖 Southern Smoke BBQ
🎶 Live music by DJ Fray
🍺 Local b**r & craft spirits
🏛️ A live Battle of Fort George reenactment

Get your tickets now! https://www.oldbaldy.org/fortgeorge

08/30/2026

We can't wait to see everyone over on Bald Head Island next Saturday and Sunday! Don't forget to buy your Battle of Fort George Block Party tickets for Sunday 🎉🇺🇸

https://www.oldbaldy.org/fortgeorge

⚔️ ONE WEEK UNTIL THE BATTLE OF FORT GEORGE WEEKEND!

Labor Day weekend, history comes alive on Bald Head Island as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George.

Join us September 5–6 for a weekend filled with living history, historic demonstrations, reenactments, music, food, and more.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

🏕️ Living History | 2–6 PM
Old Baldy Lighthouse

Step into an 18th-century encampment and experience:
Camp life
Musket drills
Sail & tar making demonstrations
Living history
And more!

🎬 Movie Night | 8 PM
Old Baldy Lighthouse

Bring your chairs and blankets and join us beneath Old Baldy for an outdoor screening of National Treasure!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

📜 History Hub | 10 AM–5 PM
Bald Head Association Building

⚔️ Battle of Fort George Reenactments
12 PM & 3:30 PM

🎶 Block Party | 12–6 PM
Ticket required

The weekend is almost here. Start making your plans now!

08/27/2026

Great interview about Fort George! Celebrate with us at the Block Party on Sunday, September 6!

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08/26/2026

Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner, and what better way to spend it than a block party on Bald Head Island? 🎉

Secure your spot today via the link below!
https://ayrs.io/aC2eBj

🎤 by Cape Fear Radio