2026 Back Door Kitchen Tour

The Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) invite you to step inside eight stunning historic homes in the heart of Downtown Wilmington. Come rain or shine, this is a rare chance to explore the character, craftsmanship, and stories behind some of the neighborhood's most beloved properties.

Join us Saturday, October 10 from 10am to 4pm.

Early Bird Pricing: $35 if purchased before August 1
After August 1, tickets are $40.
All tickets are non-refundable; every ticket sold sends money directly back into the community through ROW grants.

Please keep in mind that these are grand old homes with all the charm - and occasional quirks - that come with age, so please watch your step and explore thoughtfully. Most properties are not ADA accessible.

Show your Eventbrite printed or electronic receipt at any of the tour homes to receive your physical ticket and map. If you're paying via cash, please go to 307 S. 5th Ave to purchase your ticket.
The following homes are included on the tour:

A: 322 S. Front St
B: 323 S. 4th St
C: 312 S. 6th St
D: 307 S. 5th Ave
E: 406 Orange St.
F: 608 Dock St
G: 605 Dock St
H: 114 S. 6th St.

Proceeds from this home tour fund ROW's annual community grant program.

About ROW:
ROW is an all-volunteer, membership-based, non-profit neighborhood organization of people living in the Historic Districts covering the oldest parts of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina.

ROW brings people together to build neighborliness and work for historic preservation and the improvement of quality of life in the Historic Districts.

In the past, proceeds from the Back Door Kitchen Tour have benefited the following community organizations:

• Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
• The Sister Isaac Center
• Giblem Lodge #8
• Good Shepherd
• The Diaper Bank of Southeast NC
• The Boys & Girls Club of Wilmington
• The Gilbert Scholarship Fund
• Thalian Hall Renovation Fund
• Fronting Life
• St. Jude's