2026-04-02: Battleship and Cape Fear Museum, Wilmington, NC
$75.00
Step back in time and allow history to come alive through this self-guided tour of
the Battleship, North Carolina. When the battleship was first built, she was
considered the world’s greatest sea weapon. North Carolina, during World War
II, participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific area of
operations where she earned 15 battle stars. After serving as a training vessel
for midshipmen, she was decommissioned in June 1947. In 1958 Save Our Ship
(SOS) was formed and the campaign raised enough funds to have the Battleship
returned to its current location in Wilmington. She was dedicated in April 1962
as the State’s memorial to its World War II veterans and the 11,000 North
Carolinians who lost their lives during the war. We will get an opportunity to
explore all 9 levels of the ship to include the engine room, mess decks, berthing
areas, bridge, Combat Information Center (CIC) and much more. After touring the
ship we’ll have time to explore and dine (on your own) in downtown Wilmington
and then we will go to the Cape Fear Museum. Departure time is 9:00 a.m. Activity
Level 4.
Level 4: Challenging—You are ready to seize the day, no matter what it may bring. You lead an active life at home. Walking and hiking are things you enjoy; over 7,000 steps a day is normal for you. You can handle longer walks and activities that involve traversing uneven terrain and standing for long periods of time. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistant devices.
