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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage
This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.
Meeting Points
Departure
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
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.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage
This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.
Meeting Points
Departure
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
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.
