Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield

Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield Civil War Battlefield Walk where they walked. See what they saw. Come to Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield and experience a small slice of American History.

Listed on the NC Civil War Trail, come see where 15,000 soldiers fought a desperate battle in December 1862 at the Last Battle of Foster's Raid. The battlefield is included in the Wayne County Paddle Trails.

05/11/2023

Someone is trying to hack this page from Marietta, GA.
In case of any inappropriate messages or posts, please know it is not from the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield.

02/13/2023

A HUGE Than You to all the Firefighters and their families involved in putting out this dangerous fire! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thanks to these firefighters' efforts, the battlefield was not damaged despite it's close proximity to the fire.

04/16/2022

Come to thé fête!

12/04/2021

Just a heads up, contrary to some information floating around the web, there is NO reenactment scheduled for tomorrow or any other time in 2021! Please share!

Beautiful Pastel Painting by Christy Thompson during a plein air session. 🎨
06/16/2021

Beautiful Pastel Painting by Christy Thompson during a plein air session. 🎨

02/12/2021

We are saddened by the loss of our board member, Jake Jacobs. He will be missed by all of us at the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield. ❤️

Johnny Alvin Jacobs, 90, passed away on Sunday, February, 7, 2021. Born in Bessemer, Alabama on June 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Anthony and Ardell Jacobs. As a veteran, Johnny served his country in the United States Air Force for 26 years. His valor and skill was recognized with numerous decorations including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Silver Marksmanship Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star. Following his military career, Johnny worked as the Safety Officer with the City of Goldsboro for 20 years. Johnny was involved in the Cape Fear Living History Society and served as a board member of the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield Association. He always enjoyed the opportunity to participate in battlefield re-enacting. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro with full military honors. The Reverend John Brantley, Vicar of Holyrood Anglican Church, will officiate. The family will leave from the funeral home for the cemetery on Friday at 1:30 p.m. if anyone attending would like to join the procession to the cemetery. Attendees are asked to practice social distancing and wear masks. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Brenda M. Jacobs; his daughter, Sharon Jacobs-Bull and her husband, Lynn Edward Bull; son, Paul John Jacobs; grandchildren, River and Rush Jacobs, and Chantal Carter; great-grandchildren, Cash and Chelsea Carter; and sister, Anita Jacobs Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in his memory to the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield Association (www.goldsboroughbridge.org – 919-736-4423).

Before the Battle. Come out at 2:00 for the Reenactment!
11/24/2019

Before the Battle. Come out at 2:00 for the Reenactment!

11/24/2019

The Broomstick Dance

After Saturday's battle
11/24/2019

After Saturday's battle

Here are the Reenactor Registration Forms for the Event
10/04/2019

Here are the Reenactor Registration Forms for the Event

We are pleased to announce that Colonel Curt Cole will command the Union forces at the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge Ree...
10/01/2019

We are pleased to announce that Colonel Curt Cole will command the Union forces at the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge Reenactment.

We are pleased to announce that Colonel Chris Roberts will command the Confederate forces at the Battle of Goldsborough ...
10/01/2019

We are pleased to announce that Colonel Chris Roberts will command the Confederate forces at the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge Reenactment.

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Dudley, NC
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