Research is half the fun, he said. It s like a treasure hunt. Curious Tales is on sale now at Old Books on Front Street, the Bellamy Mansion Museum, the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Redix at Wrightsville Beach, the Federal Point History Center at Carolina Beach and Island True Value Hardware at Carolina Beach.
Fonvielle is already at work on More Curious Tales, and he said the series could run to several volumes. The next book will include the tale of Nancy Martin, Our Nance, who died overseas and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery supposedly in the cask of rum in which her body was transported.
WILMINGTON – This holiday season may be one of canceled events and subdued cheer, but that hasn t kept local historic sites from getting in the festive mood.
Many historic downtown Wilmington homes and museums were compelled to cancel their traditional holiday events and fundraisers due to COVID-19. But the decorations have still been hung from their porches with care and the trees are lighting up their windows.
Take a look at some of the decorations in and outside Wilmington-area historic homes, sites and museums, and find out when you can take a tour this holiday.
1. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.
Earlier this week, Bellamy Mansion Museum staff decided to cancel the upcoming Nights of Lights event scheduled for Dec. 17-20, which would have allowed guests to reserve a spot to tour the festively decorated home. However, museum director Gareth Evans confirmed that rising COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving were behind the cancellation of Nights of Lights.