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History comes ALIVE with Dr. Fonvielle
Sunday May 22nd ~ 10am – $45
Join Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNC Wilmington, in the second in the series of history-themed tours. IIn part two, Dr. Fonvielle will discuss permanent settlement in the Lower Cape Fear; the forced coming of enslaved Africans; the rise of the rice and Gullah-Geechee culture; the emergence of Wilmington as a key seaport in North Carolina; the deteriorating relationship between the colonies and Great Britain and the coming of the American Revolution.
Did you know that the first massed armed protest against Great Britain’s Stamp Act of 1765 occurred in the Lower Cape Fear?
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In Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends, Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, explores five famous urban legends with the skills of a professional historian. The stories have been told and retold for many years, in one case more than 200 years, but what is the truth behind them? What really happened and what do the legends reveal?
Looking for a book about local history or written by a local author? Look no further! We have a great selection!
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Moved by their love for the Cape Fear River, the owners decided to found Wilmington Water Tours in order to share with others the history and beauty of this region. Their passion gave rise to The Wilmington, a fully enclosed and handicapped accessible (with some restrictions) motorized catamaran, which can accommodate up to 49 passengers. Come explore the Cape Fear River on one of our many cruises!
Customers Love Our Cape Fear River Cruises!
Our family did the Eagles Island tour. We enjoyed smoothies while the tour guide shared some neat facts. Perfect weather and the tour was entertaining. Our kids enjoyed it and my husband and I as well. We would definitely go back. It was a pleasant want to end our stay in Wilmington.
– Angelina | TripAdvisor
The guide was very knowledgeable and the entire staff was friendly and courteous. We're already planning on going back next summer and doing the trip north. I would highly recommend to anyone. Not only will you learn about the area, but it is a very relaxing and enjoyable ride on the river.
– Carrie S. | TripAdvisor
What a nice way to wind down the day. The operators are truly welcoming and very knowledgeable. It was a very hot day and we had some time to kill before dinner and this was perfect. We got to watch the sunset from the river and we learned more about the city we visit often.
– Loveforty | TripAdvisor
We really enjoyed the ride and seeing the working port of Wilmington. We even got to see a couple ships coming in, so that was a bonus. The narrator/captain was friendly and made the cape river cruise fun and interesting. It was a perfect way to pass the time on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
– Andrea D. | TripAdvisor