Police investigating Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s damaged sign
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police need the community’s help getting information about a damaged sign for the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Latimer House. The house is in downtown...
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Secret Garden Tour artwork revealed
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – A local artist has created the signature image for the upcoming Secret Garden Tour. Alexandra Morse painted “Garden of Secrets” for next month’s tour, which is presented by...
View ArticleBe part of a Victorian All Hallows’ Eve Wake on Friday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Haunted Latimer House Museum in Wilmington is opening it’s doors to the spooky and unusual world of Victorian funeral customs Friday. The Victorian All Hallows’ Eve Wake...
View ArticleEnjoy the Ladies of Style with the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This weekend, you can see the entire Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s Fashion and Textile Collection on display for the first time. On Friday, the Latimer House in...
View ArticleHave tea time and an afternoon of fun and fairies at Midsummer’s Day Tea Party
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If you fancy a spot of tea for your child, or a Victorian tale told by a fairy, the historic Latimer House is the place for you to be this weekend. Midsummer’s Day Tea Party...
View ArticleLower Cape Fear Historical Society gives historic tour of 13 sites
DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (WWAY) — Sunday, the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society had its 47th annual holiday home tour. Residents toured up to 13 of Wilmington’s historic sites from the 1800’s, including...
View ArticleLower Cape Fear Historical Society collecting content for future pandemic...
WILMINGTON, NC (NC) — The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society has announced a community-wide outreach effort to capture what life was like in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of...
View ArticleOld Wilmington by Candlelight tour still happening despite pandemic
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Cape Fear area holiday tradition is going to happen this year. The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society has hosted the Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour for nearly half a...
View ArticleWilmington by Candlelight returns December 11
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is hosting an evening of history and holiday cheer on Saturday, December 11. The walk through historic downtown Wilmington will feature...
View ArticleHistoric Wilmington Candlelight Tour returns for 50th anniversary
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society has announced the return of their Candlelight Walking Tour for its 50th year, following a two year hiatus due to COVID. This year’s event...
View Article50th anniversary for Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –The public got a chance to check out some historical houses on the Old Wilmington by Candle Light Tour over the weekend. The 50th anniversary of the annual event hosted by the...
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