Things to Do

Featuring an extensive and varied collection of traditional African art, Charles Jones African Art has been in business for a quarter of a century. Items from Nigeria and Liberia are the focus of their gallery. They have fine Yoruba and Benin works on hand, with an extensive collection of early…

A majestic refurbished iconic church building originally built in 1888, The Brooklyn Arts Center, is re-purposed as a spectacular multi-use event venue complex hosting national touring concerts, romantic weddings, festivals, galas and much more. Located on the picturesque North Fourth Street in…

Hollywood East Brewseum, where hops meets Hollywood. Grab a brew, a salty snack, and browse the variety of film props on display throughout the grounds. This tap-room is completely themed out with nods to film, from brew names like, "The Sour I Turned Pretty" to "Yeast Bound and Down", dozens of…

What really makes the Golden Gallery unique is the artists who, with one small exception, are all Goldens. Established in 1977 by Mary Ellen Golden as a brick and mortar gallery in historic downtown in the Cotton Exchange, they take great pride in their gallery, commitment to customer service and…

Explore the first permanent settlement of the Cape Fear Region, Brunswick Town which became Fort Anderson during the Civil War. Founded as a town in 1726, and destroyed in 1776 by British soldiers on the eve of the Revolutionary War, the ruins include St. Philips Church, Russellborough the home of…