Years & Events
What wiped out Fort Hampton before Fort Macon was built near the same site?
Hurricane
What was one of the soldiers favorite drinks?
Coffee... obviously!
Did they heat the cannon balls?
Yes
Give the name of one of the forts that existed near Fort Macon State Park (besides Fort Macon).
Fort Dobbs or Fort Hampton
When did the War Between the States begin?
1861
What were the beds made of?
Wood
What was the biggest and longest range weapon found at Fort Macon?
A cannon
What do people around here call the Civil War?
The War the Between the States
What year did construction begin on Fort Macon?
1826
What did the soldiers eat when they couldn't have fresh bread?
Hard tack... it's like a cracker:)
Besides rifles, cannons, and pistols, what other weapon was found at Fort Macon?
Swords
What shape is Fort Macon?
Pentagon
What year was Fort Macon finished?
1834
When the soldiers took turns cooking, how long were their shifts?
1 week
What is the most common weapon found at Fort Macon?
Rifles
Who was the most famous pirate associated with Fort Macon?
Black Beard
What year did Fort Macon become a state park?
1924
What did soldiers wear in their hats?
A feather
How many soldiers did it take to fire the larger cannons?
7 or 8
Why was Fort Macon built?
To guard the Beaufort Inlet
What was the name of Black Beard's ship?
Queen Anne's Revenge