13TH Annual Battleship Blast:
Saturday, July 4, 2009
9:05 pm
The largest choreographed fireworks display in the State explodes over Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. View from historic downtown Wilmington. The Battleship closes at 6pm for fireworks. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2048.
Battleship Alive:
Saturday, September 26, 2009
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. An excellent field trip opportunity for families and groups! Included with regular admission. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2046.
Fabulous Fantail Film Festival:
Friday, October 9, 2009
8:30 pm
On this Friday evening in October enjoy a movie on the fantail (back deck) of the ship just like her WWII crew. Tickets are $1.00 and are only available at the door. Fresh popcorn & sodas are on sale for $1 each. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2049.
- Oct 9 - Fantasia, the incomparable 1940 Walt Disney animated classic. Directed by James Algar and Samuel Armstrong.
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Ghost Ship:
October 16, 17, 23 24 and 30, 2009
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
You've seen the Battleship on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself! Tour guides will take you through the ship as you learn who the ghosts can be and why they are still haunting the Battleship. As you walk along the passageways, you might see why the ship is haunted. The charge is $10 per person. For more information: 910-251-5797.
11th Annual Battleship Half Marathon & 5K:
Sunday, November 1, 2009
9:00 am
This challenging USATF-certified race starts and finishes at the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. This race is presented by Ed Fore with the support of over 100 volunteers. Funds benefit the Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA. To sign up contact the YMCA at 910-251-9622 Ext. 224, www.battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com or .
Hidden Battleship:
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Tour times: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
See the Battleship like you never have before! Small groups will be taken behind-the-scenes to areas not on the regular tour from down in the brig (ship's jail) to high up in the fire control tower to large, complex engineering spaces. The tours will last approximately three hours. The price of $45 includes admission to the Ship. Friends of the Battleship members pay $35. You must be 12 years or older to participate. Wear comfortable, warm clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes; bring a camera, but no large backpacks. For more information: 910-251-5797.
Holiday Lighting of the Ship:
December 4, 2009 to January 6, 2010
Part of historic downtown Wilmington's annual holiday light celebration, the Battleship will be dressed in lights strung from the bow up to the masts and down to the stern. Enjoy nightly from dusk to 11:00pm. Free viewing from downtown Wilmington. For information: 910-251-5797
Battleship Alive:
Saturday, December 5, 2009 -
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. An excellent field trip opportunity for families and groups! Included in regular admission. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2046
Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance - Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club:
Sunday, December 6 - 7:00pm
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 12:00 noon
The Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club hosts a worldwide ham radio operator event onboard the Battleship commemorating the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Radio operators making contact will receive a special postcard verifying contact. Information: 910-367-1758.
