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22 UCW MARCH 11-17, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL If you are reading this article on March 11, it was exactly 150 years ago today that General Sherman entered Cumberland County during the Civil War. Upon entering North Carolina, Sherman took a direct route to his first objective, Fayetteville, and its arsenal, which had been producing munitions for the Confederacy. Before departing on March 14, Sherman ordered the arsenal and other key buildings destroyed. From March 15-16, 1865 Union forces encountered the first organized tactical resistance since entering the Carolinas at the Battle of Averasboro. The action at Averasboro delayed the left wing of Sherman's army, and gave the Confederates a chance during the Battle of Bentonville, one of the final Civil War Battles Want to learn more? We've gathered all of Cumberland County's sites tied to Civil War milestones into the Civil War Heritage Trail. The trail, available at www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com/ CulturalHeritageTrails provides detailed information on the region's Civil War significance. It also features 26 sites that played a part during the era. We've provided a detailed history for each site, contact information, a map and even directions for ease of access. On the website you can watch a virtual tour video or click download PDF and print it out and take the information with you while you tour. The Civil War Heritage Trail is one of 18 themed trails . CIVIL WAR EVENTS Several events recognize the 150th anniversary of Cumberland County's Civil War milestones: - The Transportation & Local History Museum's The Fall of Fayetteville: March 1865, provides an overview of March 11-15, 1865 in Fayetteville. The exhibit's highlight is the Lilly Tray. Owned by the Lily family, this silver tray was used for target practice by Sherman's troops. - Averasboro Battlefield to host a 150th Anniversary Commemoration on March 14th . This free event includes speakers, book signings and battlefield tours. www.Averasboro.com - Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will offer a Sesquicentennial Living History Event on March 14 and 15 at Arsneal Park. At this free event, visitors will learn about the Union occupation of Fayetteville as interpreted by re-enactors . www. ncdcr.gov/ncmcf - Sponsored by the Museum of the Cape Fear and the NC Civil War History Education Center, Wade Sokolosky, author of "No Such Army Since the Days of Julius Caesar: Sherman's Carolina's Campaign: from Fayetteville to Averasboro," presents a free program on March 16 at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre. www. ncdcr.gov/ncmcf For a full calendar of events, go to www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com. The Hale House The Hale House was constructed in 1847 and first owned by one of the journalistic forefathers of Fayetteville, Edward J. Hale. Hale, who came to Fayette- ville as a young man, bought the Carolina Observer in 1825 and changed its name to the Fayetteville Observer. He served as publisher of the Observer until 1865 when the press was destroyed by Union General William T. Sherman. The destruction of the press was one of Sher- man's objectives when he came to Fayetteville, citing it as a "rebel newspaper" of great importance. Exterior View Only 630 Hay Street Fayetteville NC 28301 FEATURED ATTRACTION ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melody Foote Director of Communications Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Liberty Point Bulletin Friday, March 13th, 2015 vs Mississippi River Kings Puck drops at 7:30 Kids Night/Star Wars Tribute Night Kids FREE With Voucher! Saturday, March 14th, 2015 vs Mississippi River Kings Puck drops at 7:30 Military Night (Military Group Rate $5 for groups of 10 or more) Kids 12 & Under Just $5 Sunday, March 15th, 2015 vs Mississippi River Kings Puck drops at 4:00 First Responder Night $5 ANYWHERE Tickets - Purchase at box office Crown Complex www.fireantzhockey.com 910.321.0123 910.321.0123 FIREANTZ HOCKEY Tickets available at the Crown Complex Box Office. CROWN C O M P L E X at Historic Hornes fusion taco emporium LUNCH & DINNER Beer • Wine Redefined Tacos & more 124 Hay Street • Downtown Fayetteville • 910.491.5926 your uniquely Delicious Downtown Dining Destination