Wilmington World War II History Tour
Wilmington was designated as America's first-ever "World War II Heritage City", a proud title honoring the city's important role in the war and its success in preserving war sites. Wilmington became a major hub for shipbuilding, chemical manufacturing, and much more, often being nicknamed a "World War Boomtown." The city's downtown was an important place for soldiers and sailors to live before deployment overseas, and its major role in the war is rumored to have provoked the only German bombardment of the US mainland. These stories and more from the World War II homefront await you on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.
Departure Point
- We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington
- We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: WilmingtonWilmington, North CarolinaSee sites related to Wilmington's WW2 era history, such as: The Hannah Block USO center: A refurbished USO center used to entertain American soldiers during the war. The Office of Price Administration: The group that coordinated rationing and price controls during the war Airplane tracking center: A former post office that, during the war, recorded and tracked airplane movements Acme Chemical Building: A chemical company building that utilized German prisoners of war for labor, and made many important wartime materials.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Battleship North Carolina1 Battleship Rd, Wilmington, North CarolinaGuests will hear the history of the Battleship North Carolina, an important WW2 era battleship and one of the last "treaty battleships" America producedDuration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage
- This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.
Wilmington was designated as America's first-ever "World War II Heritage City", a proud title honoring the city's important role in the war and its success in preserving war sites. Wilmington became a major hub for shipbuilding, chemical manufacturing, and much more, often being nicknamed a "World War Boomtown." The city's downtown was an important place for soldiers and sailors to live before deployment overseas, and its major role in the war is rumored to have provoked the only German bombardment of the US mainland. These stories and more from the World War II homefront await you on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.
Departure Point
- We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington
- We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: WilmingtonWilmington, North CarolinaSee sites related to Wilmington's WW2 era history, such as: The Hannah Block USO center: A refurbished USO center used to entertain American soldiers during the war. The Office of Price Administration: The group that coordinated rationing and price controls during the war Airplane tracking center: A former post office that, during the war, recorded and tracked airplane movements Acme Chemical Building: A chemical company building that utilized German prisoners of war for labor, and made many important wartime materials.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Battleship North Carolina1 Battleship Rd, Wilmington, North CarolinaGuests will hear the history of the Battleship North Carolina, an important WW2 era battleship and one of the last "treaty battleships" America producedDuration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage
- This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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