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Historical Highlights

Zachariah Jacobs: African American Revolutionary War Patriot Honored in Wilmington, NC

Honoring a Revolutionary Patriot: The Legacy of Zachariah Jacobs

Discover the legacy of Zachariah Jacobs, a free man of color and Revolutionary War Patriot honored in Wilmington, NC with a 2026 historical marker.

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Abraham Galloway Reconstruction era leader Wilmington NC

Abraham Galloway: From Enslavement to Statesman in Wilmington, NC

Discover Abraham Galloway’s journey from enslavement in Wilmington, NC to becoming a Union recruiter and North Carolina state senator during Reconstruction.

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Seabreeze & Freeman Beach: Historic Black Coastal Resorts in New Hanover County, NC

Seabreeze & Freeman Beach: A Legacy of Joy, Freedom, and Black Excellence

Explore Seabreeze and Freeman Beach, historic Black coastal resorts in New Hanover County, NC, where African American families found joy during segregation.

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