18th Century Speaker Event & Dinner

Historical Presentation (Open to Public)

There is an Optional Dinner, which costs $20 (cash) per person, presented at the door.  

“Battle of the Fork”

Presented by William “Bill” Brown III,

CAESAR Asst. Genealogist and Sergeant-of-Arms

Summary:

The Battle of the Fork, which occurred on 11 July 1776, is a relatively little-known but fairly significant event that impacted the frontier of Western North Carolina in the early days of the American Revolution. 

While the majority of the colonies were celebrating the passage of the Declaration of Independence just a few days previous, the people along the frontier of North Carolina were in a desperate fight to survive a well-orchestrated attack by Native American forces encouraged by the British.

BIO

William F. Brown, III is a native to Burke County where his ancestors trace their roots to before the American Revolution.  Mr. Brown has been involved with living history activities concerning the Revolutionary War since the time of the Bicentennial. He has published several books and numerous articles related to the time of the Revolution, as well as being the editor and publisher of the American Long Rifle Association’s Gazette for over 30 years. 

These Monthly Historical presentations are held at the Morganton Community House located at 120 N. King St, Morganton, North Carolina 28655 and are Free to attend.

There is an Optional Dinner, which costs $20 (cash) per person, presented at the door. If you plan to attend, please notify the CAESAR President, Dr. Tom Lesser, via email, no later than the Friday prior to allow for a proper headcount on the day of event for both seating and meals.

Planned Meal is:

Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing/Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, and Chocolate Cake

** Meal is subject to change based on venue availability

The next speaker event will be on 15 October 2026. Randel Jones presentation is “”How an Army is Made- Where did the Knowledge come from to fight the Revolution“