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Breakfast with the Birds led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden – September 19 & October 17 10 am

This Cruise is great for birders and photographers and nature lovers.

Quick Details

  • Duration: 1.5 Hours
  • Ages: All Ages

Adult

Ages 13+

$ 35

Child

Ages 4-12

$ 13

Young Child

Ages 0-3

Free

Birding Cruise in Wilmington

Join us for a birding excursion while enjoying a continental breakfast on board. The Cape Fear area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends, as they are either nesting for winter or stopping by on their journey south. Along with the expertise of Jill Peleuses, we have three bird guides and binoculars aboard to help you spot and identify the bird species on this one-of-a-kind Cape Fear River tour! Bring your camera to capture nature at its finest.

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History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle~Each month a different topic ~ September 21 & October 19

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.

“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.

“Wilmington Then and Now” October 19 10:00-12:00 $45
Join Dr. Chris Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNCW, for the seventh in a series of local history-themed tours for Wilmington Water Tours. Dr. Fonvielle will discuss the city’s important role as a center for shipbuilding and military training, and as a war zone during World War II. The postwar years saw the creation of the Azalea Festival; the Azalea Open Golf Tournament; and the establishment of Wilmington College (UNC Wilmington today); and the departure of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, the city’s largest employer at the time. How would Wilmington businessmen fill the void? The end of the century witnessed the opening of Interstate 40 that spurred tremendous growth in Wilmington and surrounding counties that continues to this day. Dr. Fonvielle will wind up the tour with more of Wilmington’s history mysteries. “A splendid time is guaranteed for all.”

 

 

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