Heading to the Coast? Stop at a Civil War Site Along the Way

A vacation to the coast can be easily combined with a visit to a Civil War site or battlefield. Gozaic’s Civil War Buffs Circle steers you in the right direction.

Gozaic’s “circles of interest” allow experts in specifics fields share insight and tips. Today, we take a look at a recent blog post in the Civil War Buffs Circle. Moderator Rob Shenk with the Civil War Preservation Trust shares a short list of Civil War sites and battlefields to give you a break from the beach!

From the pre-Civil War Fort Pulaski in Savannah to Fort Sumter in Charleston which witnessed the Civil War’s beginning and Fort Fisher in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the Union navy and army unleashed a massive bombardment and assault, Rob offers a handful of Civil War sites and battlefields to add to your vacation itinerary.

Have you visited any Civil War sites this summer? If so, share your experience in the comments section below. Whether you are a novice or a battlefield aficionado, join the Civil War Buffs Circle today!

Photos top to bottom: Fort Sumter and Fort Pulaski by Carol M. Highsmith; Fort Fisher by Ron Cogswell.