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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington
Itinerary
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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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Guests will hear the history of the Battleship North Carolina, an important WW2 era battleship and one of the last "treaty battleships" America produced
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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