https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:38:53 +0000 Explore Wilmington's Civil Rights History, Sights and Tours https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/explore-wilmingtons-civil-rights-history-sights-and-tours/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/explore-wilmingtons-civil-rights-history-sights-and-tours/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/explore-wilmingtons-civil-rights-history-sights-and-tours/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, a federal law that ended segregation and prohibited discrimination. Wilmington's rich and complex history includes significant events and individuals who played a role in advancing social justice on a local and national level.

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Accessible Experiences for All in Wilmington https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/accessible-experiences-for-all-in-wilmington/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/accessible-experiences-for-all-in-wilmington/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/accessible-experiences-for-all-in-wilmington/ Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Wilmington offers an abundance of accessible adventures for visitors. Whether you explore engaging museums, wander through manicured gardens or experience the scenic Riverwalk, this historic city’s Southern hospitality and genuine experiences will provide an accessible coastal getaway.

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A Family-Friendly Guide to Spring Break in Wilmington https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/a-family-friendly-guide-to-spring-break-in-wilmington/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/a-family-friendly-guide-to-spring-break-in-wilmington/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/a-family-friendly-guide-to-spring-break-in-wilmington/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

While coastal destinations often come to mind as ideal family spring break destinations, Wilmington and our island beaches are far from the average getaway. Recently named one of the “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler, Wilmington offers incomparable coastal experiences that will leave the whole family feeling refreshed and renewed.

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Black History Month Events Observe Wilmington’s African-American Heritage https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/attractions-arts-cultural-events-observe-wilmingtons-african-american-heritage/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/attractions-arts-cultural-events-observe-wilmingtons-african-american-heritage/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/attractions-arts-cultural-events-observe-wilmingtons-african-american-heritage/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Wilmington, North Carolina is among the most historically significant African American regions in the United States, with ancestry dating back to the 1700s. Throughout the year there are museum exhibitions, theme tours and events that interpret Wilmington’s African American history.

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New Ways to Explore Wilmington, N.C. https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/new-ways-to-explore-wilmington-nc/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/new-ways-to-explore-wilmington-nc/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/new-ways-to-explore-wilmington-nc/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0500

With the new year in full swing, there’s no better time to discover what’s new in Wilmington and its island beaches. From easier ways to arrive into town to a six-acre waterfront park, Wilmington has a lot more to offer families and friends during your next getaway.

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