Tag Archives: World War II

Ceremonies to Honor World War II British and Canadian Sailors Buried on Foreign Soil

April 11, 2013 – 3:00 pm

HATTERAS — Two ceremonies will be held in May to honor the sacrifices of foreign sailors who gave their lives during World War II protecting the coast of the United States. The British War Grave ceremonies will take place on May 9, at 11 a.m. at the British Cemetery in Buxton and on May 10, [...]

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Popular World War Books Reborn in the New Century

February 21, 2013 – 2:29 pm

RALEIGH – “North Carolina and the Two World Wars” returns to print in a single volume two of the most popular titles published by the N.C. Historical Publications Section. Sarah McCulloh Lemmon did the groundbreaking work on two earlier titles, and Nancy Smith Midgette has combined and bridged the works in a newly published volume. Based on extensive research in the State Archives, [...]

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Documentary Highlights Raleigh World War II Veteran

February 18, 2013 – 10:00 am

The rate at which we are losing World War II veterans today is staggering,” says filmmaker Cliff Bumgardner. “Their stories must be told, recorded and played back for future generations so that we never forget what these amazing men and women did for our country.” Raleigh resident Vic Spence fought on Iwo Jima during World [...]

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Behind the Scenes of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

January 7, 2013 – 12:08 pm

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 [...]

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February Programs at the N.C. Museum of History

January 4, 2013 – 2:30 pm

February is Black History Month, and several programs at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh will highlight the experiences of African Americans in North Carolina. Join the African American History Tour to learn more, or see the movie “Glory,” focusing on Col. Robert Gould Shaw and the first African American Union regiment in [...]

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Public Invited to WWII British Grave Ceremonies to Honor Sailors

May 5, 2009 – 8:50 am

(Hatteras) – Grave ceremonies in Buxton and Ocracoke will be held on May 7 and 8 to honor British and Canadian sailors who gave their lives during WWII. The first ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., May 7, at the WWII British Cemetery near the lighthouse in Buxton with a reception following at 1 [...]

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Armed Forces Living History Day

May 4, 2009 – 9:19 am

On Saturday, May 16, Armed Forces Day, the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will pay tribute to our nation’s military with the special event Armed Forces Living History Day. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this free event will feature living history presentations, educational programs and entertainment. Re-enactors representing different time periods will [...]

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Memorial Day at Museum: 3 Centuries of Military History

May 20, 2008 – 9:52 am

Celebrate Memorial Day in all-American style during Three Centuries of American Military History on Monday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Raleigh. See patriotic displays and enjoy activities on the grounds of the State Capitol. Then visit the N.C. Museum of History to see seven military exhibits. Admission is free. The [...]

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Battleship Comes Alive May 2-4

April 30, 2008 – 10:33 am

WILMINGTON–Living history interpreters will participate in demonstrations Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4, that show the life of the Battleship North Carolina crew during World War II. Visitors will be able to view living history demonstrations and activities Friday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, May 3 from 1-5 p.m.; and [...]

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Fantail Films

April 8, 2008 – 1:55 pm

The ninth annual Fantail Film Festival in Wilmington runs four Friday nights in May, and will feature movies on the big screen outside on the Battleship North Carolina’s deck (fantail), just the way her crew watched movies in the 1940s!  This year’s classic film selection celebrates the “Many Moods of Love.”  Dates are May 9, [...]

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Battleship Hosts Model Workshops

December 27, 2007 – 12:37 pm

Ever tempted to build a ship model? On Saturday, Feb. 2, members of the Carolina Maritime Model Society will provide the inside scoop on building model ships. They will host two one-hour sessions in the Battleship auditorium followed by demonstrations in the visitor center. The program runs from 1-4 p.m. and is free, but does [...]

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Battleship Comes Alive

November 13, 2007 – 3:25 pm

(WILMINGTON) – Living history interpreters will participate in demonstrations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 that show the life of the Battleship crew during World War II. Visitors will be able to view living history demonstrations and activities throughout the day.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see living history interpreters [...]

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