Breakfast with the Birds led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden – September 19 10 am

This Cape Fear river cruise is like no other. Dr.Fonvielle lives & breathes the history of the Cape Fear area, and makes sure he tells you some folk lore. Join us on Wilmington Water Tours for this fascinating History Cruise.

On our August 24th cruise, Dr. Chris will discuss that in 1864 how Wilmington was the most important city in the Confederacy. He will also tell fascinating stories of Cape Fear locals during the troublesome time like the great escape of William B. Gould and other enslaved African Americans during the horrific yellow fever epidemic in 1862 and much more.

“The Day of Blood: Race and Revolt in 1898”  Sept. 21 10:00-12:00 $45

In the post-Civil War years and up to the end of the nineteenth century, Wilmington experienced turmoil as a result of the U.S. Army occupation and unexpected arrival of thousands of released Union POWs and homeless refugees. As conditions deteriorated, citizens and displaced persons alike suffered. African Americans, however, relocated to Wilmington in droves as they came to see the city as a Mecca for economic and political opportunities. But growing racial tensions led to confrontations and eventually the Riot of 1898, which dramatically affected race relations for decades to come. Wilmington remained the most populated city in NC and busiest seaport in the second half of the nineteenth century.