Massacre After Midnight

James Love fought alongside Patriots in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in the first year of the Revolutionary War, only to die five years later in a vicious massacre spurred by bruised egos. At least that's what the legend says. This week, we head back to the time when American fought for its freedom and future to explore the seismic implications of what happened at Moore's Creek Bridge and whether or not the Rouse Tavern Massacre of 1781 actually happened. Joining us is Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., local historian and author of the upcoming book, "The Day Was Our Own: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in History and Memory." Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish. Recorded at WHQR in downtown Wilmington. A StarNews Media Production, sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry. Sources: "Historic Wilmington & the Lower Cape Fear: An Illustrated History," by Chris E Fonvielle "Roster of the Patriots in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge," by Bobby Gilmer Moss "Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear" by John Hirchak "Cape Fear Sketches & Loafer Ramblings, by the Author of The Wilmington Whistling Society, Etc.”