In 1947, Wilmington College officially opened with classes being held at New…
In 1962, Greenfield Amphitheater was dedicated with an urgent appeal for the…
In 1981, the Surf Motel opened on Wrightsville Beach. The 5-month 2.5…
In 1977, Wilmington’s Housing Policy Task Force recommended that the Cape Fear…
In 1964, the State Highway Commission approved a ferry service between Southport…
In 1963, New Hanover County Commissioners vote down a plan to introduce…
In 1979, Independence Mall opened for the first time. While the Sears…
In 1955, New Hanover County’s clinics for administering the second injection of…
In 2003, Wilmington officially became a Coast Guard City at the inaugural…