Wilmington History Walking Exploration
On this narrated walking exploration, immerse yourself in this beautiful city’ s fascinating past and present as your guide provides colorful stories about its historic homes, stunning churches, and the Wilmingtonians who made national contributions. As you begin your journey, admire the view of the mighty Cape Fear River. Take a leisurely stroll through Wilmington’ s tree-lined streets, learning of the people and places that shaped its history. Hear about Wilmington’ s involvement in the Revolution, including the war’ s first major American victory and the multiple stays of Lord Cornwallis. Discover Wilmington’ s role in the Civil War and how it became the lifeline of the Confederacy. Your guide will discuss the antebellum and post-war experiences of African Americans, including one of the most tragic, racist attacks in our nation’ s history. Learn about the city’ s recent boom, ranging from the thriving port to the dozens of movies and television shows filmed here.
Contact a Cruise Specialist at 888-251-2059. Subject to change.
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