Tag Archives: Battleship North Carolina

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Announces First in Flight License Plate

WILMINGTON – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces applications are being accepted for the North Carolina First In Flight Specialized Battleship NORTH CAROLINA License Plate. The plates will provide sustainable revenue for operations of the Ship, as the Ship does not receive state or federal funding for day to day functionality.  The cost is an annual $30 [...]

February Programming Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

WILMINGTON – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces the programming schedule for February, 2013. Firepower! February 16, 2013,  9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $95 per person.  $85 for Friends members or active military. Learn about and explore the Battleship’s 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and [...]

Behind the Scenes of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship on January 12 at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers’ country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after [...]

Holidays Lights and Amazing Shopping at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

WILMINGTON –The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is getting all decked out this holiday season. On the evening of November 23, 2012, the gazebo in Battleship Park will have a beautiful glow thanks to Downtown Business Alliance and the donation of lights from Costco. December 1, 2012, the Ship will reflect the holiday spirit from bow to stern [...]

Ghost Ship Cancelled Saturday, October 27, 2012

WILMINGTON — Due to the threat of sustained winds from Hurricane Sandy, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will cancel Ghost Ship for Saturday, October 27, 2012. Ghost Ship will remain open Friday, October 26, 2012 and the Battleship General Tours remain open today as well. A determination of Battleship NORTH CAROLINA normal tour operations for October 27, [...]

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Attendance Best in 10 Years

WILMINGTON – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announced today that attendance for the Fiscal Year 2012 is the best the Ship has had in 10 years and one of the best financial operating years since coming to Wilmington.  From October 1, 2011 until September 30, 2012, 216,438 visitors paid to tour one of the most decorated ships [...]

Battleship Blast 4th of July Fireworks and Festivities

WILMINGTON – Noted as Coastal Living’s 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society‘s award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular and the City of Wilmington present the 2012, 16th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks Show sponsored by WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI on Wednesday, July [...]

Crew Reunion, Memorial Day and More Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

WILMINGTON, NC – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is honored to offer the following programs for May, 2012. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association Crew Reunion May 16 – 19, 2012 The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association is an organization of the Battleship’s former crew members and their families. The Association hosts an annual reunion in Wilmington with the [...]

Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Carnival – April 6, 2012

WILMINGTON, NC – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces their 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt Carnival on Friday, April 6, 2012, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, with the last ticket sold at 1:00 pm. Hippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring event with continuous games and egg hunts every 20 minutes.  New [...]

Battleship N.C. Announces October and November Programs

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces their programming for October and November, 2011. The most anticipated scare of the season comes as the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA turns into a foggy shade of green and starting Friday night on October 14, the vessel turns into Ghost Ship.  No movie set needed for this haunt as the Ship [...]

Update! Museums and Historic Sites Closings Due to Hurricane Irene

RALEIGH– In response to the approach of Hurricane Irene to eastern North Carolina, the following museums and historic sites within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources will alter hours until further notice: N.C. Maritime Museums N.C. Maritime Museum-Southport, N.C. Maritime Museum-Beaufort, and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum-Hatteras closed until further notice Eastern N.C. State [...]

Battleship N.C. August Programming

WILMINGTON, NC - Summer is among us and the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA has fun and exciting events planned for August and their 50th anniversary celebration. Calendar of Events ACCELERATE Need for Speed Saturday, August 6, 2011 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Battleship Park Free (Battleship admission not included) Newly announced a chance to win tickets [...]

Battleship Need for Speed Vendor Opportunity

WILMINGTON NC – Representing that the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA (BB55) was the 1st of 10 Fast Battleships to join the American fleet in WWII, the Need for Speed event will showcase all aspects of acceleration.   From boats, cars, motorcycles and more you will be able to see up close and personal the power that creates [...]

Battleship Blast Monday, July 4, 2011 9:05pm

WILMINGTON, NC – Noted as Coastal Living’s 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society’s award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular and the City of Wilmington present the 2011 15th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by Food Lion, StarNews Media, [...]

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Announces Starboard Bow Cofferdam Placement Tomorrow

WILMINGTON, NC - In the middle of May, 2011, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, began working on the Starboard Bow  for repairs. Thursday, June 9, 2011, 2:00 p.m. a cofferdam is expected to be set in place.  Working in sections, this will be the first of five areas of the hull to undergo replacement. Media are invited to [...]