Press Releases

Wilmington, NC – February 1, 2020 – Battleship NORTH CAROLINA has added a new session to its “Meet the Showboat” series of free online presentations. The new addition highlights the life for crews of the ships named NORTH CAROLINA, following a previously scheduled session on the traditions and innovations of those ships. With Sailing Through… Read more »

Wilmington, NC – December 21, 2020 – Battleship NORTH CAROLINA has launched Discover the Showboat: A City at Sea, a collection of video tours presented by program volunteers. “In these videos enjoy the compartments, equipment, documents and photographs and hear the stories of the young men who called NORTH CAROLINA home,” said creator and producer… Read more »

Wilmington, NC – November 19, 2020 – Battleship NORTH CAROLINA has opened registration for a new series of live online presentations that give people the opportunity to “Zoom in” with an expert on the Battleship. “Meet the Showboat” consists of seven virtual sessions presented through Zoom, each of which lasts 30-45 minutes followed by time… Read more »

Wilmington, NC – November 13, 2020 – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will open to visitors at the delayed time of 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, because of expected flooding at the site. High waters caused by past extensive rain, a king tide and the morning high tide are forecast to impede access to the Ship before… Read more »

Wilmington, NC – November 12, 2020 – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will open to visitors at the delayed time of 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, because of expected flooding at the site. Extensive rain combined with a king tide and the morning high tide is forecast to impede access to the Ship before 10… Read more »

Wilmington, NC – October 23, 2020 – Battleship NORTH CAROLINA has launched a new podcast focused on the Ship, the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II. “The Showboat Podcast” shares stories of the extraordinary Ship that steamed into history, what makes her tick, what keeps her going, and her vital contributions today.… Read more »

Wilmington, NC – August 31, 2020 – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is excited to confirm that it will be the host site for a visit from President Trump and other dignitaries on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, to both mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and announce Wilmington as the nation’s first… Read more »