Explore the historic downtown of Wilmington, America’s first World War II heritage city. Learn about America’s homefront and the manufacturing, rationing, and infrastructure behind the war.

PRICE: $19
per person

 

Wilmington is America’s first-ever “World War II Heritage City”, a proud title honoring the city’s important role in the war and its success in preserving war sites. Wilmington became a major hub for shipbuilding, chemical manufacturing, and much more, often being nicknamed a “World War Boomtown.” The city’s downtown was an important place for soldiers and sailors to live before deployment overseas, and its major role in the war is rumored to have provoked the only German bombardment of the US mainland. These stories and more from the World War II homefront await you on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.

Explore Wilmington’s World War II history
Uncover the pivotal role Wilmington played in the USA war effort
Hear the stories of the home front during the Second World War.

Guests will receive a tour of Wilmington’s World War II history and heritage
This tour does not include entry to the interior of the Battleship North Carolina.

 

 

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