Tucked away on the eastern tip of Oak Island, the North Carolina Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell occupies the site of a former Civil War fort. Since 1949, when the Baptist State Convention bought the property from the federal government, Caswell has been an instrument of peace, offering NC Baptists and others a place of quiet reflection and relaxation. We invite you to come and visit us here at Caswell, and discover the peace and beauty that thousands of others have enjoyed.

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Fort Caswell: Why they keep coming back
Staff, counselors and former campers tell why they return to Caswell year after year
By: Melissa Lilley

At the mouth of the Cape Fear River stands Fort Caswell, once a barrier for North Carolina’s coast against enemies on the sea. The Fort is named after Richard Caswell, North Carolina’s first governor, and was used during the Civil War and both World Wars.

In 1949, the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC) purchased Fort Caswell, which was designated as war …
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