Holiday Lighting of the Ship:
December 5, 2008 to January 6, 2009
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
Hidden Battleship:
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tour times: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 - 5:30 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.
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Hidden Battleship:
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Tour times: 8:30 - 12:30 pm, 1:30 - 5:30 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.
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Easter Egg Hunt: (full details)
Friday April 10, 2009
Program times: 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt in our Battleship Park. Children from ages 2-9 will find fun, eggs, candy, and games! Reserve your spot at 9:30 am, 11:30 am or 2:00pm. This wonderful holiday activity for children is only $5.00 per child. Please call (910) 251-5797 Ext. 3024 for required reservations and information.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association: Annual Reunion
Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2 2009
Complete Schedule and Details
Meet the "Greatest Generation"....Battleship NORTH CAROLINA crewmembers and their families spend three days aboard their beloved ship sharing a lifetime of memories. In between meetings and socials, you can usually find a few of the men telling sea stories on the main deck near the ship’s entrance ramp. If you interested in attending the reunion or seeing the schedule of events, please click on the link for details or call 910-251-5797 extension 3006.
Fabulous Fantail Film Festival
Fridays, May 1, 8, 22, 2009
Sunday, May 31
8:30 pm
Friday evenings in May, enjoy movies 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.
- May 1 - Destry Rides Again: 1939, Comedy, Western. Directed by George Marshall. Starring: Marlene Dietrich, Jimmy Stewart (This film was a favorite of WWII crew members.)
- May 8 - The Clock: 1945, Adventure, Drama, Romance. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Starring: Judy Garland, Robert Walker.
- May 15 - They Were Expendable: RESCHEDULED - see below
- May 22 - Father Goose: 1964 Adventure, Comedy, Romance. Directed by Ralph Nelson. Starring: Cary Grant, Leslie Caron.
- May 31 - They Were Expendable: 1945 War, Drama. Directed by John Ford. Starring: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne.
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Battleship Alive:
Saturday, May 2, 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.
BB&T Blue Skies and Golden Sands, NC SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
Saturday, May 23 2009
7:30 pm
Over two dozen artists will share the stage in Battleship Park with the North Carolina Symphony in BB&T Blue Skies and Golden Sands, a celebration of the coastal Carolinas that began with Blue Skies and Red Earth in the fall of 2006. The all-star cast includes Legends of Beach, a band comprised of five former members of the Embers.
Concert admission is FREE. Limited parking at the Battleship and water taxi shuttle from downtown will be available for a fee.
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44th Annual Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 25, 2009
5:45 pm
Remember those who gave their lives in service and honor veterans at our traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. FREE. Program held on the Fantail of the Battleship. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2050
Museum Ships Weekend - Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club
Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2009
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will be one of 63 ships worldwide participating in this annual event. The radio club will operate voice and Morse Code stations, using original equipment when possible. OSL with a SASE to PO Box 4044, Wilmington, NC, 28406. Contact is Allan Pellnat at .
Battleship Hootenanny:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
8:00 pm
Join us for the 9th annual Battleship Hootenanny, a concert of folk and pop favorites, on the Fantail under the stars. Auditorium if inclement weather. John Golden and friends head up a fine cast of local musical groups. Tickets are $10 (cash only) at the door (does not include a tour of the Ship). Fresh popcorn and sodas available for $1 each. Proceeds to benefit Friends of the Battleship. For information: 910-251-5797 Ext. 2045.
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 -Ghostbusters, the classic 1984 comedy hit. Follow the intrepid parapsychology professors (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis) as they hunt down the evil supernatural forces taking over the streets of New York city. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the movie also stars: Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton.
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Ghost Ship:
October 16, 23 24 and 30, 2009
Tours begin at 7:00 pm
Complete Details
The Ghosts don't care how loud you scream! Are you brave enough to venture through this ship in the dark? This tour will take you all over the Ship and sure to provide you with a sense of eeriness. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Limited tickets are available for each night. For more information: 910-251-5797.
Batty Battleship Halloween Bash:
October 27, 2009
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1st Annual Halloween Bash. The bash will have numerous activities for the families including:
Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the door.
- Inflatable Bouncer on the Fantail
- Face Painting
- Bean Bag Toss
- Going Fishing
- Crafts
- Pictures
- Ghost Stories
- Mini Haunted House!
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, 1:30 - 5:30 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.
DOWN BY THE RIVER REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL:
Saturday, November 21, 2009
BATTLESHIP PARK
Featuring BUSHMAN, EDGE MICHAEL, RED FOX, RAS PECO, GMAX and TASHA T!!!
Guaranteed to be a rockin' good time!!
For tickets and information go to: http://www.reggaelivenation.com
Buy your ticket in advance and win an ALL EXPENSE PAID trip to JAMAICA!!! ** The
earlier you buy your ticket the more chances you have to win 1 of 3 trips!!! Only
advance ticket purchases qualify for the trip give away so GET YOUR TICKET NOW!!!
Admission $30 in advance/ $40 at the gate.
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 - 7:00 pm
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.
