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FFF initiates and participates in projects to preserve and enhance the Fort Fremont grounds, to tell the story of the ruins via signage, tours, videos, and our diorama. We also publish brochures, rackcards, and advertisements to promote historical tourism in Beaufort County. We work hard, but we also have fun! And we have discovered how much fun it can be to include a silent auction or other fundraiser at our feasts and parties. See the links below for reports of our Annual Meetings and past fundraising events.
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THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898: CONTEXT, CAUSES, CONTEXT, and CONSEQUENCES
Monday, September 22, 2025, 2:00 PM at the St. Helena Branch, the Beaufort County Library
and the Friends of Fort Fremont presented an educational program.
If you studied anything about the Spanish-American War in school, you probably think that the war was caused
by Spain’s sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor and that Teddy Roosevelt led the Rough Riders to victory on
San Juan Hill. Learn how the United States emerged as a global power at the start of the 20th century, thanks to the “splendid little war of 1898.”
Presenters, George “Barney” Forsythe and Raul Galvan discussed the US war with Spain, explored the multiple
factors that led to the conflict (not the least of which was Cuba's fight for independence), summarized combat operations,
and considered the consequences of the war for all parties.
Digitizing the History of Fort Fremont
On August 3rd, a group of West Point cadets presented a panel discussion at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, moderated by Dr. James Shinn, Assistant Professor of History, USCB.
The event was a great success with more than 85 people in attendance.
Link to History
