Cape Fear Legends & Lore Walking Tour

Schedule

Fri Apr 10 2026 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

224 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401 | Wilmington, NC

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Join the Burgwin-Wright House for its thrilling "Cape Fear Legends & Lore" on April 10, July 10 and October 9.
Pulling from nearly 300 years of history, the "Cape Fear Legends & Lore" tour will include stories of the tunnels underneath Wilmington, the legend of Lord Cornwallis' Revolutionary War visit to town, the time Yellow Fever turned the city into a ghost town, and the rebellious age of Prohibition.
The walking tour will depart from the Burgwin-Wright House (224 Market Street) at 9 a.m. and run 90 minutes. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink.
Tickets are $25 + tax. Please call 910-762-0570 to reserve your tickets now!
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