Battleship North Carolina
1941Most decorated U.S. battleship of World War II, now a memorial museum on the Cape Fear River.
Everything Wilmington is known for
Wilmington, North Carolina, a historic port city on the coast, is home to a diverse array of musical talent. While not widely known as a music capital, the city has produced 12 artists across various genres. For example, The Charlie Daniels Band, known for country music, hails from Wilmington. The city is also mentioned in songs like "Somewhereinamerica" by Jay-Z.
Beyond its local artists, Wilmington's vibrant arts scene includes venues like Thalian Hall, a historic theater dating back to the 1800s that hosts various performances. The city offers a range of live music experiences, from outdoor concerts to intimate shows.
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Wilmington.
Most decorated U.S. battleship of World War II, now a memorial museum on the Cape Fear River.
Massive Confederate earthwork fort whose fall in January 1865 closed the South's last major port.
15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Wilmington's story is deeply intertwined with the Cape Fear River and its access to the Atlantic. From its earliest days, the city thrived as a port, funneling goods from the interior of North Carolina and beyond to…
Imagine stepping back in time to witness a dazzling performance in a theater that has hosted stars for over a century! That's Thalian Hall. Construction began on Thalian Hall in 1855 and it officially opened its doors…
Step back in time as you cruise through the Wilmington Historic District, a treasure trove of architectural styles and stories! This area, laid out after 1737, showcases Wilmington's evolution through its buildings.…
Most decorated U.S. battleship of World War II, now a memorial museum on the Cape Fear River.
You're near a real piece of American history – the USS North Carolina, a World War II battleship!She was commissioned in 1941, just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The North Carolina spent most of the war in the…
Here, on this quiet ground, lie the stories of countless American veterans. The Wilmington National Cemetery was established in 1867 to provide a final resting place for soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Many of…
Emsley A. Laney High School (2700 N. College Rd., Wilmington, NC) shaped Michael Jordan, the player most call basketball's greatest ever, with six NBA titles and five MVPs. The famous tale that he was 'cut' is…
Imagine being caught between a river and a revolution – that's Orton Plantation. Built in 1735 by Colonel Maurice Moore, co-founder of Brunswick Town, it's one of the oldest structures around. This plantation saw it…
Stand here, and you're standing amidst the ghosts of a revolution. St. Philip's Church was once a grand testament to faith, but now only the skeletal remains whisper its story. Built in 1768, St. Philip's served the…
Imagine standing where a bustling colonial port once thrived, now buried beneath a Confederate fortress. Fort Anderson, right here, marks a dramatic collision of eras. In 1861, Confederate forces, led by General Samuel…
Imagine a bustling colonial port town, reduced to ruins, then reborn as a Confederate fort. That's Brunswick Town. Established in 1726, Brunswick Town quickly became a major commercial center, challenging nearby…
Pull over here for a moment to pay your respects to Samuel Ashe, a pivotal figure in North Carolina's early history. Ashe served as Governor of North Carolina from 1795 to 1798, a crucial period in the formation of the…
Right here, in 1776, a small but mighty victory for the Patriots helped pave the way for American independence. It all went down at Moores Creek. Roughly a thousand Patriots, mostly militia, faced off against about…
Imagine this quiet stretch of North Carolina beach once echoing with cannon fire – this is Fort Fisher, a place that held the fate of the Confederacy in its hands. From 1861, Fort Fisher guarded Wilmington, a crucial…
Massive Confederate earthwork fort whose fall in January 1865 closed the South's last major port.