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THINGS TO DO

HONOR : Downtown Wilmington – On the
4 Commemorate the importance Riverwalk at the foot of Orange Street
of African American heritage
and culture in Wilmington by visiting the U.S. Colored Troops Highway
following memorials and historic markers. Marker (USCT)
Download the guide map and heritage Pay homage at Wilmington National
guide here: wilmingtonnc.gov/home/ Cemetery – the largest USCT burial ground
showdocument?id=16 in North Carolina – and visit the marker
that honors the U.S. Colored Troops who
1898 Memorial: Moving Forward participated in the 1865 Civil War battle to
capture Fort Fisher.
: Between 20th and 21st Streets,
This park honors the memory of those 2011 Market St.
who courageously stood against racial
inequality during the riots of 1898. The APPLAUD
Memorial serves as a symbol of social 5 Experience Wilmington’s art and
progress and harmony. culture through performances,
: Corner of North Third & Davis Streets exhibits, music, and theater. Endless
inspiration thrives in this creative
Orange Street Landing town. Find live performances in music,
on Cape Fear opera, theater and dance online at
A historical marker commemorates the WilmingtonAndBeaches.com.
story of 22 brave African American slaves
who escaped in 1862 on 3 docked boats, Brooklyn Arts Center
floated down the Cape Fear River, and met & The Annex
Union Forces near Fort Caswell. The men Experience this beautifully restored church
immediately joined the U.S. Navy to fight and brick schoolhouse turned unique event
for equality. The site is part of the National and wedding venue.
Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. • Hosts national concert tours

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