NC 4th of July Festival

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!

Link in bio

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

08/22/2026

Don't miss your chance to enjoy beautiful Bald Head Island and the Fort George Block Party! 🎊

🚢 Your ticket to the Battle of Fort George Block Party starts at Deep Point! 🎉

Make a day of your trip to Bald Head Island and let us handle the transportation! Our $80 adult and $35 youth tickets include round-trip ferry transportation from Deep Point, so you can hop aboard, enjoy the ride over, and arrive ready to celebrate.

Once you reach the island, the party awaits! 🍖🍺🥃🎶

🍖 BBQ by Matt Register of Southern Smoke
🎶 Music by DJ Fray
Cash Bar featuring:
🍺 Craft b**r from Flying Machine Brewery
🥃 Spirits from End of Days Distillery & Cook’s Mill Distillery

Book your tickets here: https://shop.oldbaldy.org/iishop?dynamicFilters=%7B%22class_category%22%3A%7B%22788910297%22%3Atrue%7D%7D

🎟️ Ticket Options:
• $80 — Adult + round-trip ferry from Deep Point
• $70 — Adult, on island only
• $35 — Youth (12 & Under) + round-trip ferry from Deep Point
• $25 — Youth (12 & Under), on island only

📅 Sunday, September 6
📍 Bald Head Island
🚢 Ferry transportation included with mainland ticket options
🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

08/22/2026

Don’t miss the boat! ⛴️🎉 Join us on Sunday, September 6 for the Battle of Fort George Block Party on Bald Head Island!

Coming from the mainland? Grab a ticket with round-trip ferry transportation from Deep Point and make a day of it! Once you arrive, enjoy BBQ by Southern Smoke, craft b**r, local spirits, music by DJ Fray, and plenty of island fun—all as part of the America 250 Battle of Fort George Weekend.

🎟️ Ferry and island-only ticket options are available for adults and youth, but space is limited! Get your tickets and hop aboard: OldBaldy.org/FortGeorge | NC4thofJuly.com