Upcoming Events

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PowerPoint Lecture Presentation: “Rosie the Riveter: American Women in World War II”

What: PowerPoint lecture presentation:”Rosie the Riveter: American Women in World War II” Reception and opening of “Rosie the Riveter” exhibit follows. In conjunction with Women’s History Month. When: March 27, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Randall Library, UNC Wilmington

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Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Air Show Book Signing

What: Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Air Show Book Signing When: June 1-3, 2012 Time: TBD Where: Reading, PA.

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WWII Wilmington Sites Tour

What: WWII Wilmington Sites Tour for N. C. State University Encore lifelong learning educational group When: April 11, 2012 Time: All Afternoon Where: WWII Wilmington sites


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Rosie the Riveter and American Women in World War II Exhibit Opening

What: Rosie the Riveter and American Women in World War II Exhibit Opening When: March TBD, 2012 Time: TBD Where: Randall Library, UNC Wilmington

Iwo Jima black sands invasion beaches, with Mount Suribachi in background. 1995/98.

Wilmington Central Rotary Club Speaking Engagement

What: Wilmington Central Rotary Club Speaking Engagement When: March 13, 2012 Time: 12:15 PM Where: McAllister’s Deli, S. College Rd., Wilmington

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Community Art Gallery Opening & Reception

What: Community Art Gallery Opening & Reception When: January 27, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 2nd & Orange Sts., Wilmington


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John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Luncheon

What: John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Luncheon speaker and book signing When: November 21, 2011 Time: 12:00 PM (noon) Where: John Locke Foundation @ 200 W. Morgan St., #200, Raleigh, NC

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70th Anniversary Celebration of Hannah Block Historic USO Opening

What: 70th Anniversary Celebration of Hannah Block Historic USO Opening When: December 16, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center @ Corner of Second and Orange Street, Wilmington, NC

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Cape Fear Country Club Lecture & Book Signing

What: Cape Fear Country Club Lecture & Book Signing When: October 18, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM Where: Cape Fear Country Club, Wilmington, NC


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Battleship North Carolina Memorial 50th Anniversary Celebration

What: Battleship North Carolina Memorial 50th Anniversary Celebration When: October 2, 2011 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Where: Battleship North Carolina, Wilmington, NC

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North Carolina Maritime History Conference

What: North Carolina Maritime History Conference When: September 29, 2011 Time: 5:30 PM Where: Cape Fear Museum, Wilmington, NC

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Southeastern North Carolina’s WWII Remembered Group Lecture: “America in the Pacific War, 1941-45.”

What: Southeastern North Carolina’s WWII Remembered Group Lecture: “America in the Pacific War, 1941-45.” When: October 28, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM Where: New Hanover County Senior Center, Wilmington, NC


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WWII Remembered Group Lecture

What: WWII Remembered Group lecture “America in the Pacific War” When: October 28, 2011 When: 10:00 AM Where: New Hanover County Senior Center

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N.C. Maritime History Council Annual Meeting

What: N.C. Maritime History Council annual meeting reception and lecture When: Sept. 29, 2011 Time: 5:30 PM Where: Hannah Block Historic USO

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Reception for John Gunn Sports Library Collection

What: Reception for John Gunn Sports Library Collection When: September 9, 2011 Time: 5:00 PM Where: Randall Library, UNC Wilmington


Gravesite of Cpl. John W. Smallbones of Wilmington, Army Air Forces bomber crewman KIA in 1944. Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. 2007.

Lecture on WWII Wilmington

What: Lecture on WWII Wilmington during open house and Step Up For Soldiers tribute Date: July 4, 2011 Time: 5:00 PM Where: Hannah Block Historic USO

Lavin Studio in Hannah Block Historic USO becomes part of mini-museum of the Wilmington WWII home front with photomurals and the piano Hannah played. Rosie the Riveter stars. 2008.

UNC Wilmington Summer History Camp Lecture & Tour

What: UNC Wilmington Summer History Camp Lecture & Tour Date: June 30, 2011 Time: 2:45 PM Where: Hannah Block Historic USO

The abbey at Monte Cassino, Italy, scene of brutal fighting in Italian Campaign, 1944. 2007.

Forest Hills Global Elementary School

Date: March 18, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Forest Hills Global Elementary School, Wilmington, NC The abbey at Monte Cassino, Italy, scene of brutal fighting in Italian Campaign, 1944. 2007.


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Normandy D-Day 67th Anniversary WWII Tour

Find out more about the upcoming Normandy D-Day 67th Anniversary WWII Tour in June 2011.

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Winding River Plantation History Group Lecture

Find out more about the Winding River Plantation History Group Lecture.

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Lakeshore Commons Assisted Living Book Signing

Find out more about the Lakeshore Commons Assisted Living Book Signing.