The winter headquarters of the 1st North Carolina Volunteers is located just outside the Fort proper and is open to the public. Battle re-enactments and living history programs are held each year in November and attract thousands of spectators. A special Civil War Christmas program is held each year, as well. Donations of time and money are vital to the goal of restoration. You can help by sending contributions to the Fort Branch Battlefield Commission , PO Box 355, Hamilton, NC 27840.
Donations are tax deductible.