Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site preserves the history of a major pre-Revolutionary port on North Carolina's Cape Fear River and a Civil War earthwork fort. Originally established in 1726, Brunswick was a center of government and trade, notable for its role in the Stamp Act Resistance. Burned by British troops in 1776, the town was never rebuilt. During the Civil War, Confederate forces constructed Fort Anderson on the site. Today, visitors can explore colonial foundations, the earthworks of Fort Anderson, and exhibits detailing the site's rich past. The site offers free admission, with guided tours and special events focusing on colonial and Civil War life.
