Wilmington, North Carolina

History, Military

Wilmington, North Carolina

History

This lovely old Georgian style house was built in 1770 for John Burgwin, merchant, planter and colonial official. Restored and furnished with antiques by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of N.C.

Wilmington, North Carolina

History, Science

Cape Fear Museum collects, preserves and interprets objects relating to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear, and makes those objects and their interpretation available to the public through educational exhibitions and programs.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Anthropology, Culture

Changing exhibitions

Wilmington, North Carolina

Children's, History, Science

The Children's Museum of Wilmington stimulates children's imagination, curiosity, and love of learning. Our aim is to have our visitors learn amazing things about themselves, and the world where we live, through informal, playful hands-on and child-directed experiences. In our warm and inviting environment, children and adults find ample opportunities to explore the arts, sciences, and culture through engaging exhibits and programs. We offer Summer Camps, Toddler times and Fetch Friday, in addition to many impromptue events through the week. Birthday parties are welcomed. Call ahead for parties and Field Trips.' Museum.History='The Children’s Museum of Wilmington began in 1991 when a task force of local parents began pursuing the idea of a “hands on” learning through play center.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Historic House

The Bellamy Mansion is  a fascinating example of a mid-19th centuy urban compound.  The main house is an exuberant combination of Classical and Italianate architecture built by free and enslaved African- Americans as the private home for John and Eliza Bellamy and their nine children. The house is set forward on the lot to leave space for the work area in the rear where an extremely rare example of an intact urban slave quarters still exists.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Art, Culture, History, Library, Military, Park

Cameron Art Museum located in Wilmington, North Carolina occupies a 42,000 square foot facility designed in 2002 by the renowned architectural firm of Gwathmey Siegel & Associates (NYC). The museum is sited on 9.3 acre Pyramid Park, features long-leaf pine woodlands, outdoor sculptures, nature trails, an historic Civil War site and Clay Studio housed in the Pancoe Art Education Center. The main museum building includes two exhibition areas, the Weyerhaeuser lecture and reception hall, a full service museum cafe known as Café Johnnie, museum gift shop and free parking.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Historic House, Historical Society

Built in 1852, the Latimer House is an Italianate mansion with elegant columns and ornate Victorian furnishings and displays. Restored Victorian gardens, lace brick walls and a fountain grace the outside. It is a true piece of Wilmington history, having been the home of three generations of the Latimer family before being acquired by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Just a few minutes north of Wilmington, North Carolina, Poplar Grove offers a wonderful experience for families, with plenty to see and do. Tour the big house and tenant farmer's cabin, spend some time visiting the craft shops and learn about basket making and weaving, and the blacksmith's shop - find out why nails were so precious.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Specialized

We tell the story of the railroads and the people who worked on them. Our particular emphasis is on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, headquartered in Wilmington for over 125 years. Attractions for all ages include historical displays, railroad life re-creations, full size steam locomotive and caboose, lively Children's Hall for young visitors, and spectacular HO model layout. Housed in an authentic 1880s freight warehouse, the Museum is fully accessible with a well appointed Gift Shop for distinctive purchases.