The Friends of Fort Fremont (FFF) is collaborating with the the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) Digital History Center (DHC) to develop a digital simulation of Homeland Coastal Defense at Fort Fremont at the turn of the 20th century. In the coming months, three cadet researchers will conduct an on-site survey and digital mapping, primary and secondary source research, product design, and development of the video simulations. The end product will consist of a digital publication of Fort Fremont including two videos depicting historical animation of the construction and operation of Fort Fremont during the Spanish-American War ((1898-1900)

West Point has produced similar videos depicting historical events. An example of the landing of the Battle of Brooklyn, 1776, may be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v38k49I51NwY 

West Point’s on-site survey is scheduled for July 31 through August 5, 2025.  On Sunday ,August 3, at 3pm, the cadets will participate in a panel discussion of their findings.  Dr. James Shinn. Assistant Professor of History, USCB, will serve as the moderator.  

The event is co-sponsored by the Beaufort County Historical Society and will be open to the public, free of charge.

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