1898 Commemoration events in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington’s Commission on African American History & the New Hanover County’s Commission on African American History, Heritage and Culture are sponsoring events to honor the memory of the lives lost in the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état.
As the 126th anniversary approaches, the public is invited to be a part of this solemn gesture to heal community by attending a commemoration event:
Friday, November 8 | 10:00 a.m.
1898 Wreath Laying Ceremony
1898 Memorial Park, 1018 N 3rd St
Rain location: 929 North Front Street Room 154 E
Friday, November 8 | 11:30 a.m.
Clergy Luncheon
Plaza on Princess – Harrelson Center, 410 Princess Street
Register HERE
In addition to these events, other partners around the community will host commemoration activities. A full list can be found HERE.
