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History comes ALIVE with Dr. Chris Fonvielle Jr
Journey Through the Rich History of The Cape Fear area.
We invite you to embark on a cruise that promises to be both educational and entertaining, delving deep into the captivating history of the Cape Fear region. Join Dr. Chris Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, as he leads us through a journey filled with fascinating facts and delightful anecdotes.
Each month, our history cruise will focus on a distinct theme, ensuring a unique and enlightening experience for all. Dr. Chris will cover a w
· Civil War
· Revolutionary War
· Pirates and the Shipping Industry
· Local Folklore
· Local Indians
Adult
Ages 13+
$ 40
Child
Ages 4-12
$ 20
Young Child
Ages 0-3
Free
Learn About the History of the Cape Fear area
Join us for a cruise full of the history of this area. Dr. Chris Fonvielle, our local history expert, is on board to bring you back in time, starting with the early explorers, Giovanni de Verrazano being the first known European explorer to arrive in the area. Then we go to the Revolutionary War in the late 1700s and finish with the Civil War and the Battle of Wilmington in 1865.
This is a cruise that we try to schedule once a month, so do not hesitate to book. Don’t miss this spectacular, one-of-a-kind adventure. Relax and enjoy the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze, and all the history that Cape Fear holds!
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- Individual Tickets: We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance of the departure date.
- Group Charters: We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 2 weeks in advance of the departure date.
- We offer a full refund if we cancel due to weather.
- Patrons who are not present at the time of departure will be charged the full charter price.