North Carolina Battleship Memorial
It's Your Experience with History…
Step back in time and let history come alive at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Memorial across the river from downtown Wilmington and just seven miles away from Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/ Wrightsville Beach Hotel. The humble dignity and majesty of Battleship NORTH CAROLINA beckons visitors to walk her decks to envision the daily life and fierce combat the crew faced during World War II. Discover and build your personal connection by steering the ship, starting her engines or even firing the guns.
Visitors of the Battleship will hear the stories of the young men from all across America who had grown up in the crucible of the Great Depression and were ready to serve their country in its time of need. You will encounter their oral histories, photographs, and mementos along with an unforgettable experience of the Ship and its exhibits.
There’s always something happening at the Battleship North Carolina including the Battleships’ Easter Egg Carnival, Beach Music Festival, the Battleship Blast fireworks display on 4th of July, and the Halloween Bash.
Visit the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA website for more information.
Our Wilmington NC hotel near Battleship NORTH CAROLINA offers a broad range of family-friendly accommodations and a range of contemporary amenities throughout the hotel. After a long day of travels, enjoy pure relaxation in our cozy guest rooms, luxury suites, beautiful patio and outdoor pool at the Courtyard by Marriott Wrightsville Beach hotel. Guests appreciate smoke-free modern guest rooms with 32” flat panel televisions, complimentary WiFi and the latest Marriott amenities.
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