Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Uplighting in Honor of Juneteenth

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Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Uplighting in Honor of Juneteenth

Community & CultureCultural & Heritage FestivalsOutdoors & AdventureCommunity & Culture / Cultural & Heritage Festivals
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Outdoor activityGeneral PublicBlack/African AmericanFree AdmissionPublic
When:
June 19, 2026 · 8:30 PM
Where:
Battleship North Carolina
Source:
NC State Parks – Events

In recognition of Juneteenth, the Battleship North Carolina will be illuminated in red, white, and blue, honoring the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating African American freedom, resilience, and culture. Beginning at sunset (around 8:30 pm), the Battleship’s striking display will cast a glow across the Wilmington skyline—inviting residents and visitors to pause, reflect, and gather in recognition of this important date in American history. The illumination will be visible from

Outdoors & AdventureAfrican & Diaspora CultureOutdoor activityGeneral PublicBlack/African AmericanFree AdmissionPublic

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    Battleship North Carolina

  • Primary source

    NC State Parks – Events

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    Community & Culture, Cultural & Heritage Festivals, Outdoors & Adventure

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    Outdoors & Adventure, African & Diaspora Culture, Outdoor activity, General Public