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Wrightsville Beach History Events - 2026 Schedule

Wrightsville Beach History Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Saturday, November 14th 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wilmington

Go behind the scenes of one of the most famous attractions along the Cape Fear River with this in-depth tour of Wilmington’s most treasured landmark, the USS Battleship North Carolina. This special one-afternoon-only tour takes participants deep into the depths of the ship, and is an illuminating look into one of the most famous battleships of the World War II era.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Friday, December 4th - Saturday, December 12th
Southport

Southport is brimming with enchanting residences that have been standing for hundreds of years, and during this special holiday tour, visitors will be treated to an inside look of some of the community’s most famed and eye-catching homes. The WinterFest Tour of Homes is a delightful tour that takes place in conjunction with the annual WinterFest Festival, and which presents a chance to see some of the most stunning local homes decked out in holiday style.

Friday, December 4th - Saturday, December 12th
Southport

Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.

Saturday, December 5th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wilmington

Battleship Alive! is an interactive living-history event that brings the historic World War II-era Battleship North Carolina to life through reenactments, demonstrations, and hands-on educational experiences. Held several times each year aboard the ship in Wilmington, the event allows visitors to step back in time as living-history interpreters portray sailors, officers, and military personnel carrying out daily duties and drills that would have taken place during the battleship’s active service in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Guests can watch demonstrations, interact with reenactors, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of life aboard one of the most decorated battleships of the war.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 7, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Friday, December 4th - Saturday, December 12th
Southport

Southport is brimming with enchanting residences that have been standing for hundreds of years, and during this special holiday tour, visitors will be treated to an inside look of some of the community’s most famed and eye-catching homes. The WinterFest Tour of Homes is a delightful tour that takes place in conjunction with the annual WinterFest Festival, and which presents a chance to see some of the most stunning local homes decked out in holiday style.

Friday, December 4th - Saturday, December 12th
Southport

Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of February 22, 2027 - February 28, 2027
Saturday, February 27th - Sunday, March 28th
Currie

Step back in time and experience a pivotal moment in American history at the annual Moores Creek National Battlefield Anniversary Celebration, held during the last full weekend of February in Currie, North Carolina. This family-friendly event commemorates the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, a significant Revolutionary War victory that helped shape North Carolina's role in the fight for American independence.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of March 1, 2027 - March 7, 2027
Saturday, February 27th - Sunday, March 28th
Currie

Step back in time and experience a pivotal moment in American history at the annual Moores Creek National Battlefield Anniversary Celebration, held during the last full weekend of February in Currie, North Carolina. This family-friendly event commemorates the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, a significant Revolutionary War victory that helped shape North Carolina's role in the fight for American independence.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of March 8, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Saturday, February 27th - Sunday, March 28th
Currie

Step back in time and experience a pivotal moment in American history at the annual Moores Creek National Battlefield Anniversary Celebration, held during the last full weekend of February in Currie, North Carolina. This family-friendly event commemorates the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, a significant Revolutionary War victory that helped shape North Carolina's role in the fight for American independence.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of March 15, 2027 - March 21, 2027
Saturday, February 27th - Sunday, March 28th
Currie

Step back in time and experience a pivotal moment in American history at the annual Moores Creek National Battlefield Anniversary Celebration, held during the last full weekend of February in Currie, North Carolina. This family-friendly event commemorates the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, a significant Revolutionary War victory that helped shape North Carolina's role in the fight for American independence.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of March 22, 2027 - March 28, 2027
Saturday, February 27th - Sunday, March 28th
Currie

Step back in time and experience a pivotal moment in American history at the annual Moores Creek National Battlefield Anniversary Celebration, held during the last full weekend of February in Currie, North Carolina. This family-friendly event commemorates the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, a significant Revolutionary War victory that helped shape North Carolina's role in the fight for American independence.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of April 5, 2027 - April 11, 2027
Wednesday, April 7th - Sunday, April 11th
Wilmington

For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has reigned supreme as one of the biggest and best festivals along the southeast coastline, and newcomers are welcome to join in the fun to experience full days of vendors, live music, parades, and other events that shine a spotlight on the lively city of Wilmington. Founded in 1948, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has emerged as one of the most anticipated events in the state, and the celebration attracts visitors from all over the world who want to discover how enchanting the Cape Fear region can be.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of May 31, 2027 - June 6, 2027
Monday, May 31st 10:30 AM
Wilmington

Head to the deck of one of the most famous landmarks in coastal North Carolina for a Memorial Day observance ceremony that won’t soon be forgotten. The Battleship North Carolina Memorial Day observance is an annual event that pays tributes to the men and women who bravely served our country, and which features a patriotic service on board one of the most impressive American battleships to sail the seas.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of June 14, 2027 - June 20, 2027
Monday, June 14th
Wilmington

Celebrate fly flag by flying your own colors on board one of the biggest landmarks in downtown Wilmington with this special event that combines history and patriotism with ease. The annual Flag Day at Battleship NC is a prime opportunity to celebrate the holiday while exploring one of the most impressive battleships to come out of the WWII era.

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