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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Sailors and Tar Workers in the 18th Century

  • Brunswicktown/Fort Anderson 8884 Saint Phillips Road Southeast Winnabow, NC, 28479 United States (map)

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Sailors and Tar Workers in the 18th Century. This program will provide a comprehensive view of maritime history along the Cape Fear, the history of naval stores production along the Cape Fear, and eighteenth-century trades that are relevant to maritime history and sailing. It will contextualize the role of the naval stores industry in Brunswick's development as a major colonial port.

Location: Brunswicktown/Fort Anderson State Historic Site; 8884 St. Phillips Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

Contact: makayla.coley@dncr.nc.gov, 910-371-6613

Website: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/brunswick-town-fort-anderson

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