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Explore the area’s historic roots on a self-guided or horse-drawn carriage ride of downtown’s National Register Historic District. One of the largest and most picturesque historic districts in the South, the 230-plus blocks hold their own alongside the likes of Charleston and Savannah.
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Bordering the river, the historic district of Wilmington is sprinkled with buildings from hundreds of years ago, all protected by the Historical Society. Churches abound in this city; one as magnificent as the other. Nice little downtown area with restaurants, bars, and music venues.
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Wilmington’s rich history is preserved through eight Historic Districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our city’s National Register Historic Districts are under intense pressures that adversely affect their integrity.
Jan 3, 2024 · Historic Downtown Wilmington and the River District combine authentic heritage with modern-day city allure. Discover the area’s historic architecture complemented by a vibrant riverfront area with new hotels, al fresco dining, a waterfront park and amphitheater and more.
The Wilmington Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 875 contributing buildings 38 contributing sites, and 3 contributing structures in the historic core and surrounding residential sections of Wilmington.
Explore the city's expansive 230-plus-block National Register Historic District, one of the largest and most picturesque in the country. Wander along brick-lined streets shaded by moss-draped live oaks and encounter charming churches, classic architecture and historic homes.
In 1840, 96.2 percent of the 507,275 barrels of tar, pitch, and turpentine produced in the United States came from North Carolina’s coastal counties. On the eve of the Civil War, Wilmington bragged it was the largest exporter of naval stores in the world.