Events

Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition, "A Closer Look: America 250 & Historic Foodways" by local artist Ricardo Perez. This exhibit combines striking portraits that commemorate our 250 years as a nation with evocative still life paintings that share stories of America's rich culinary…

Turn back time with a special walking tour of historic downtown as seen through the events depicted in the beloved book and video series Outlander. Walk in the footsteps of the main characters Claire and Jamie Fraser, led by local historian and Assistant Manager of the Burgwin-Wright House and…

Tour the darker side of historic Latimer House in downtown Wilmington this Halloween season on the Shadows in the Parlor tour. Occurring every Friday and one extra special tour on Halloween Night, glimpse into the past and encounter the unknown. Learn about the tales and legends that lurk the…

Experience authentic Victorian living during your night tour of the storied Latimer House. Guided by interpreters, witness 19th Century gaslight ambiance (without electricity), learn the history of that technology, how gaslight functioned, and what it meant to people of all levels of society who…

Built between 1859 and 1861 by enslaved and free Black artisans for Dr. John Bellamy and his family, the Bellamy Mansion served as Union Army headquarters in 1865 and is one of Wilmington's most storied homes. Come experience the 22-room mansion at its scariest, the dead of night. Site of…

Get spooked all year round at Poplar Grove Plantation with Haunted Rooms America for their Ghost Hunt tour that occurs in the dead of night until 2 a.m. Explore the manors ground in candlelight as you are guided by experienced investigators that tell the stories of haunted past. Haunts, or haints…

As twilight settles over Market Street, step into the Bellamy Mansion Museum for an exclusive after-hours tour led by renowned native historian and author Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr. Inspired by his celebrated Curious Tales series, Dr. Fonvielle will guide you through the site, sharing the…

What is more exciting than a wonderful cruise with a story unlike any other? Cruise the Cape Fear for 90 minutes and learn of the night, on a rare snowy evening, when the famed Steamer Wilmington encountered two Revolutionary soldiers' ghosts. Enjoy a tall tale first published in 1988, told by…

October brings spooky tours as Poplar Grove is presenting an evening to perchance be visited by the spirits along a lighted pathway. Haunts, or haints, of all ages from 1850 through the 20th century continue to hover in and around the restored Manor House, Tenant House, graveyard and grounds…

Enjoy the exciting Holiday Market in the incredible acre of the Burgwin-Wright Historic Gardens featuring over 30 vendors including local authors, artists, handmade crafts and more. The historic house (regular admission charged), jail, visitor center and art gallery will remain open for their…

Join a Bellamy staff member for a walking tour exploring Historic Downtown in celebration of Juneteenth. Based on A Guide to Wilmington's African American Heritage, you will explore the people and places integral to Wilmington's Black History. This leisurely 90-minute adventure begins and ends at…

Join the Holiday festivities as historic Poplar Grove Plantation's beautiful grounds shimmer with a magical Christmas light display and more. Surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights, get in the Christmas spirit with the barn bustling with arts, crafts and gift vendors, a libations tent and…

Come celebrate a new twist on the Old Wilmington by Candlelight Walking Tour. This year's event features self guided tours of festively decorated private homes, historic sites, buildings and houses of worship located in historic downtown. One ticket is valid for both days of the tour, allowing you…

Join Wilmington's oldest historic house for an exciting walking tour of historic downtown Wilmington with riveting stories of how life was lived in Colonial times. The ninety minute tour departs from the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, covers historic streets and uneven terrain and returns to…

Take a self-guided tour through some of Pleasure Island's and its surrounding area's most beautiful homes festively decorated for the holidays. Homes on the tour are located in Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and the nearby area. Tickets and maps available at local retailers and businesses of Pleasure…

Decked in the natural splendor of the 1700's Colonial Christmas tradition, the Burgwin-Wright House shines during this annual event. Visitors will enjoy viewing the house decorated by fresh greenery, fruit, nuts and flowers, much as it would have been when the original owners celebrated the…