Our Tours
Journeys Wilmington offers a number of guided walking and riding tours for individuals or groups, including our standard tours of specific areas or tours customized to cover the history you would like to learn.
SOUTHSIDE
LEGACY TOUR
The "Southside Legacy Tour" is an outside walking viewing of 12 to 15 sites including markers, houses, and churches. Williston Industrial High School is a historical monument that represents the legacy of African American education, and it is the only Rosenwald school in New Hanover County. It graduated hundreds of successful students and passed on faith, ethics, and the core values of education.
Tour Group Size: Up to 15
Starting Location: 609 Nun St.
Points of Interest: Over 10 Sites
Full Tour Time: 2.5 Hours (approx.)
Break: 15 Minutes (bring your own snack)
SUGAR HILL
TOUR
This African/Black American Area Heritage Walking Tour is an exterior viewing of 36 or more sites that begins and ends at the Burnett-Eaton Museum. The area acquired its name because of the prominent African Americans who lived in the community, and the sacrifices they made to provide leadership, education, and other professional services. This tour covers locations related to 1898 and highlights sacrifices and contributions made to the city, state, and nation.
Tour Group Size: Up to 15
Starting Location: Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation, 410 North 7th St.
Points of Interest: 36 Or More Sites
Full Tour Time: 2 Hours (approx.)
Break: 15 Minutes (bring your own snack)
BROOKLYN & 1898
MANHATTAN TOUR
The Mosley-Cooper Heritage Site has genes that reach back over 150 years. The house was built by and for the Mosley family. From their home, they witnessed the only successful coup d'etat in U.S. history, as it violently traversed the African-American community, passing the Mosley house, within a block of the Manhattan Park, ushering in the Jim Crow Era and the banishment of African-American families, political leaders, and those who were vocal businessmen and entrepreneurs in the city.
This Victorian style house is a historical landmark which survived the test of time, as the family continued to provide humanitarian services to their community. The location is a historical example of old neighborhoods and homes that are at an economic disadvantage to survive the resurgence of gentrification. It is now the home for the Mosley-Cooper Heritage House, with its mission to help educate our youth on the significant contribution of African Americans.
This walking tour is an outside viewing of 20 or more houses, buildings, and sites, and it begins and ends in front of the Paddles at the 1898 Memorial.
Tour Group Size: Up to 15
Starting Location: 1898 Memorial Park, 1018 N. 3rd St.
Points of Interest: 20 Or More Sites
Full Tour Time: 2.5 Hours (approx.)
Break: 15 Minutes (bring your own snack)
DOWNTOWN &
1898 TOUR
Prior to 1898, Wilmington's African American businesses and entrepreneurs were unique, and their establishments dotted the downtown streets. They held political positions and economic power. Wilmington was one of only a few cities with an African–American newspaper, the Daily Record, headed by Alexander Manly.
This walking tour highlights markers, 18th century buildings, and many stores, restaurants, and social activities in our Port City. We invite you to come back and shop for that special gift and enjoy the riverside along the riverwalk.
Tour Group Size: Up to 15
Starting Location: 1898 Memorial Park, 1018 N. 3rd St.
Points of Interest: Over 30 Sites and Unique Places To Shop
Full Tour Time: 2.5 Hours (approx.)
Break: 15 Minutes (bring your own snack)
AFRICAN AMERICAN
WALKING & RIDING TOUR
"Along the Cape Fear River" is a four-part guided riding tour for a group of up to 13 people for a full day of historical sightseeing. This city-wide tour offers a scenic view of the beautiful coast, beaches and its valuable resources. The Heritage Trail continues through the South and Northside of the city.
Tour Group Size: Up to 13
Starting Location: 1898 Memorial Park, 1018 N. 3rd St.
Points of Interest: Over 75 Sites
Full Tour Time: 8 Hours (approx.)
Break: 1 Hour for lunch
This tour can be customized to include tour guides to ride with you to Sea Breeze, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher (Civil War Site). We are happy to meet your request for the scenic views of the beautiful beaches and city. Ask us about this tour!
BEMF VISIT
& SUPPORT
Visit the and explore the historical home of the Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation, and walk the block to view other important historical sites.
Location: Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation, 410 North 7th St.
Points of Interest: Burnett-Eaton Museum and several nearby sites
Full Tour Time: 2 Hours (approx.)
Show your support of this important and impactful community charity!
CUSTOM TOURS
Is there a specific subject or historical area in the Wilmington area that you would like to learn about? Journeys Wilmington can create a custom tour that includes the locations and topics of interest.
You can request a custom tour by contacting us. Please understand that we may not be able to accommodate every request.
* Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for tours. Students should be accompanied by an adult. Journeys Wilmington and the tour guides assume no responsibility for injuries, theft, vandalism, illness, or unforeseen liabilities.
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