Events
Oct 15th – Oct 25th
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…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Historic Homes
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Haunted Thalian Hall Tours
Wilmington
Oct 15th + 9 more
Come for the thrills, stay for the chills with this on haunted walking tour of historic Thalian Hall. Be spellbound as the hall comes alive with ghostly tales and eerie encounters! Enjoy a thrilling 45 minutes filled with scary stories passed down through generations. Whether you're a seasoned…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Halloween History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Oct 16th + 3 more
Spend an eerie evening investigating paranormal activities aboard the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, incredibly historic and undeniably haunted, she has been listed as one of the most haunted battleships and locations in North Carolina and featured in Ghost Hunters. Your admission also…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Halloween History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Shadows in the Parlor
Wilmington
Oct 16th + 3 more
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…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Oct 16th, Nov 7th & Nov 13th
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…
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A250th Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Gardens/Flowers Historic Homes
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Panorama: A Musical Voyage
Wilmington
Oct 16th
Thalian Hall's Down River Ramble Panorama, Alluvial River: A Musical Voyage Down the Mississippi is a unique and rare event that can only be experienced in historic Wilmington, N.C. Sit in the audience and be mesmerized by a panoramic painting replica, one hundred feet long, that is slowly…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture History/Reenactments Music/Concerts
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Latimer House Night Tour
Wilmington
Oct 17th, Nov 7th & Nov 21st
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…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Recurring | Airlie Gardens History Tours
Wilmington
Oct 17th + 4 more
On the first and third Saturday of every month, from 10:00am to 11:30am dive into fascinating history, vibrant horticulture, and more during a leisurely walking tour at Airlie Gardens. Discover how original owners, Pembroke and Sarah Jones, first fashioned Airlie as a private space, as well the…
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Family Gardens/Flowers History/Reenactments Tours/Cruises
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Oakdale Cemetery History Walking Tour
Wilmington
Oct 17th
Be enthralled by this fascinating historical walking tour of NC's oldest rural cemetery, given by local historians. Leading you on a journey through time, each guide will delight you with many stories of those buried in the cemetery. Learn some local history and interesting facts from a master…
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History/Reenactments Holiday Events Literary/Lectures Tours/Cruises
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Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt
Wilmington
Oct 23rd & Dec 11th
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…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Historic Homes History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Military Through the Ages
Surrounding Areas
Oct 24th
Explore the grounds of Moores Creek National Battlefield as it is filled with living historians portraying soldiers from wars across the ages including the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War and both World Wars. Combined with the historic ambience of colonial music demonstrations and…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Family History/Reenactments
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Oct 24th
Set sail aboard a special river cruise and "experience a closer look at the legends that define the Cape Fear Region." As you cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, local historian Hunter Ingram will be your guide on an interesting journey taking you 250 years back in time. Learn about the…
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A250th History/Reenactments Literary/Lectures Tours/Cruises
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Poplar Grove Plantation Ghost Hunt
Wilmington
Oct 24th
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…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
Battleship 101
Wilmington
Oct 24th
Join the fun when special volunteers are stationed throughout the top levels of the ship to help history come to life sharing their expertise about specific battleship subjects during Battleship 101. Some of the areas they are knowledgeable about are the gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley…
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Family History/Reenactments Literary/Lectures Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Oct 25th & Nov 15th
With a tie-in to our Country's 250th Anniversary, Wilmington Water Tours and Dr. Chris Fonvielle present History Comes Alive! Set sail through centuries of history on this immersive cruise led by acclaimed historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle. From early European exploration to the rise of the port city…
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A250th History/Reenactments Literary/Lectures Tours/Cruises
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Curious Tales Night Tour
Wilmington
Oct 30th
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…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Capitol Fools
Wilmington
Oct 30th
A razor-sharp political satire that pulls back the curtain on the absurdities of Washington, D.C. politics with wit, insight, and a healthy dose of irreverence. Set amidst the high-stakes chaos of the Capitol, the play follows a cast of power players, pundits, and operatives as they navigate a…
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Accessible Arts/Theatre/Dance😂 Comedy History/Reenactments
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A250th: A Colonial Apparition Cruise
Wilmington
Oct 30th & Dec 5th
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…
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A250th Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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October Paranormal Ghost Tours
Wilmington
Oct 31st
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…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Nov 6th & Dec 4th
Come experience a rare glimpse into Colonial nightlife at the candlelit mansion, the Historic Burgwin-Wright House. Guided by interpreters who will reveal the rituals and superstitions of bygone times, experience a glimpse into a life without electricity and modern conveniences. Space is limited…
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A250th Gardens/Flowers History/Reenactments Literary/Lectures
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Veteran's Day Celebration
Wilmington
Nov 6th
Join in the fun of a live USO Variety Show and Dance! You're invited to relive the 1940s in a restored USO Building. Starting with a free lesson from Cape Fear Swing Dance Society that will be followed by a good old fashioned Variety Show as well as a dance, all to the swinging tunes of a live…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance History/Reenactments Holiday Events Music/Concerts
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Pearl Harbor & Veterans Day Remembrances
Wilmington
Nov 11th
Operating aboard Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, the Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club hosts a worldwide ham radio operator event commemorating both Veteran's Day and the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. The Battleship is NI4BK and HAM operators may contact the ship via voice, digital or Morse code…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Hidden Battleship Tour
Wilmington
Nov 14th + 4 more
Offered only four times this coming year, with one more tour in 2026, Hidden Battleship takes adventurous visitors beyond the traditional self-guided tour and into unrestored areas of the Battleship North Carolina Memorial that are normally closed to the public. Led by experienced guides in small…
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History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog Tours/Cruises
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African American Experience Tour
Wilmington
Nov 18th & Nov 25th
Explore the cultural impact of African Americans on select days throughout the year at Thalian Hall for a special African American Experience Tour. Showcasing how African American historical experiences are integral in Thalian Hall's history, this fascinating tour gives context to historical…
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African American Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Family
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Candlelight Tour
Surrounding Areas
Nov 21st
Travel back to 1776 during a Candlelit Tour led by a costumed guide. Moores Creek National Park will be illuminated with more than 600 candles along a 3/4-mile path. Throughout the walk, your guided tour will encounter re-enactors who will recount the historic Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Please…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Family History/Reenactments
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Nov 21st
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…
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African American Culture Historic Homes History/Reenactments
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Dec 4th – Jan 4th
Visit the newly renovated Cape Fear Museum of Science and History to continue the celebration of 250 years of America's Independence. They will transform part of the museum to display this temporary pop-up exhibit, "When Are We US?". The exhibit explores the various ways that the United States has…
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A250th History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour
Wilmington
Dec 5th – Dec 6th
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…
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Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events Holidays On Water
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Battleship Alive!
Wilmington
Dec 5th
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA to life by re-enacting daily ship duties and drills. This is always a unique, informative event for all ages, and great way to learn and understand history. Bring your questions and cameras…
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Family History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Dec 5th
Join Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center as they celebrate their 85th anniversary with a special WWII-era USO evening featuring a special dessert reception, live concert by the one and only Wilmington Big Band, and in keeping with the season, the evening will conclude with beloved…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Dec 11th
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…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Gardens/Flowers Historic Homes
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Dec 12th
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…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Gardens/Flowers Historic Homes History/Reenactments
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Christmas Comes to Currie
Surrounding Areas
Dec 12th
Join the fun as an 18th Century Christmas Comes to Currie, NC! Come to the Moores Creek National Battlefield Park, site of the first Patriot Victory, a short drive from historic downtown. The expansive field will be filled with exciting Colonial happenings and staffed with friendly costumed…
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A250th Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Family History/Reenactments
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Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Wilmington
Dec 13th
Watch the story of C S Lewis come to life in Christmas with C.S. Lewis. From a strong atheist believing the story of Christ's birth was a myth to journeying into Christianity giving Christmas a new meaning. This Christmas, join Lewis as he hosts Christmas Eve for a group of Americans. This…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance History/Reenactments Holiday Events Holidays On Water
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Give 'Em Hell, Harry!
Wilmington
Mar 10th
Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of the 33rd president and the son of the author, Margaret Truman Daniel, will bring audiences into the world of his grandfather President Harry S. Truman in this one man show by Simon Gallu. This faithful and often humorous portrayal of President Harry S. Truman's…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance😂 Comedy History/Reenactments
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Apr 15th
Watch the story of Henry "Box" Brown, an African American born into slavery in 1816 in Louisa County, Virginia, unfold on stage in this one-man show. Understand his thought process as he devises an ingenious escape plan that requires sealing himself in a wooden box for shipment to friends and…
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Accessible African American Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture
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