5/12/2009
7:00 pm | Wilmington in the Balance: City at War
Historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle leads a three part Civil War series which begins by exploring Wilmington’s transition from a quiet seaport to the most important city in the Confederacy.
Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
All three events $25; two events $20; 1 event $10.
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5/16/2009
10:00 am | Wilmington in the Balance: Oakdale Cemetery Walking Tour
UNCW’s Chris Fonvielle walks through North Carolina’s first ‘rural cemetery’ to discover the Civil War personalities buried there.
Oakdale Cemetery, 420 N. 15th St.
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5/19/2009
7:00 pm | Closing Down the Kingdom: The Fall of Wilmington
In the final part of our Wilmington in the Balance series, Chris Fonvielle visualizes Union and Confederate perspectives from the siege of Fort Fisher to the capture of Wilmington. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
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5/20/2009
6:00 pm | Under the Kudzu
Educator and filmmaker Claudia Stack describes the fascinating story of Pender County’s Rosenwald Schools. These threatened structures have a pivotal role in African-American history and education. Free.
NHC Public Library, 201 Chestnut St.
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5/23/2009
4:30 pm | Pine Forest Cemetery Tour & Carr Memorial Plaque
Architectural historian Janet Seapker leads a tour of this 1860 African-American cemetery, which will also receive the annual memorial plaque for local landmarks. Join us at this historic site. Free.
Pine Forest Cemetery, 815 N. 16th St.
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5/26/2009
11:00 am | Most Threatened Historic Places List 2009
Linda Carlisle, NC Secretary for Cultural Resources, and Dr. Jeffrey Crow, State Historic Preservation Officer, announce Historic Wilmington’s 2009 list of the Lower Cape Fear region’s most endangered properties.
Site TBA. Visit www.historicwilmington.org for details.
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5/28/2009
6:30 pm | HWF Preservation Awards Ceremony
Awards to be presented for restoration, rehabilitation, compatible infill and adaptive reuse projects, as well as Awards of Merit and the Brinkley Preservationist of the Year. Reception follows. Co-sponsored by Residents of Old Wilmington, New Hanover County & Wilmington Downtown, Inc.
Historic NHC Courthouse, 24 North Third St.
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5/30/2009
10:00 am | Bald Head Island and Lighthouse Tour
Catch the 10am ferry and enjoy a 1½ hour guided tram tour of this historic and beautiful island, followed by a visit to the Old Baldy Lighthouse museum. $35.
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6/4/2009
6:30 pm | Spring Shrimparoo
Boost our Membership at Elijah’s with shrimp, oysters, beer & music on the deck. HWF members $20; non-members join at the door. Prize raffle!
Current HWF members can bring a new member to the party and get in free!
Elijah’s Restaurant, 2 Ann St.
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9/10/2009
6:30 pm | 5K Run & Mile Walk for Preservation
Our 8th annual 5K Run winds through the streets of historic downtown Wilmington on a fun and challenging course. This year the course is certified and, as usual, we time all runners, give out T-shirts to the first 500 participants, have a free water bottle and a pizza party after the race. The mile walk heads down the riverfront. Bring the family to cheer you on as you run! All ages and fitness levels are welcome and your support directly helps our preservation programs. $25 registration at HWF or Active.com. Corporate teams are welcome and sponsorships are available. |
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