Wilmington World War II History Tour

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About this activity

Wilmington was designated as America's first-ever "World War II Heritage City", a proud title honoring the city's important role in the war and its success in preserving war sites. Wilmington became a major hub for shipbuilding, chemical manufacturing, and much more, often being nicknamed a "World War Boomtown." The city's downtown was an important place for soldiers and sailors to live before deployment overseas, and its major role in the war is rumored to have provoked the only German bombardment of the US mainland. These stories and more from the World War II homefront await you on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Triangle Walking Tours: Greensboro

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage

Not included

Not included: This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.

Itinerary

Wilmington

one hour

See sites related to Wilmington's WW2 era history, such as: The Hannah Block USO center:

A refurbished USO center used to entertain American soldiers during the war.

The Office of Price Administration:

The group that coordinated rationing and price controls during the war

Airplane tracking center:

A former post office that, during the war, recorded and tracked airplane movements

Acme Chemical Building:

A chemical company building that utilized German prisoners of war for labor, and made many important wartime materials.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship.

End point

We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship.