Mission Statement:
"To advance through research, education and symposia, an increased public awareness of the Cape Fear region's unique history."
Historic Wilmington Walking Tours
Enjoy a memorable walking tour around the historic
blocks and buildings that were witness to presidents, statesmen
and generals, from colonial times through the antebellum
and War Between the States era -- and beyond.
No other tours are as unique and informative!
One of the most knowledgeable historians of War Between
the States-Era Wilmington and North Carolina, researcher/writer/architectural historian Bernhard Thuersam
leads our multi-block tour of the Historic District while
pointing out prominent and interesting architectural edifices.
Bernhard Thuersam, Director
Cape Fear Historical Institute
The perfect complement to visits to War Between
the States-era Forts Anderson and Fisher is Wilmington's only "Confederate Wilmington Walking Tour,"
a unique educational experience you will not want to miss. Learn
of Wilmington's position during the secession crisis, local centers
of secession and Unionist spirit, the seizures of local forts by
militia in 1861, the fortification of Wilmington after war
began, and the battle for Wilmington in 1865.
On the tour you will walk in the footsteps of
Jefferson Davis, Generals Beauregard, Bragg,
French and Whiting, and Wilmingtonians who led
regiments in Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
This unique tour is well-prepared for those wishing an in-depth
and scholarly view of Wilmington history of this era, and
far more than a supericial walk through the Historic District.
Tours by appointment only, $20 per person,
$15 per person for three adults or more,
cash or checks are welcome
and we are dog-friendly.
Please call 910.619.4619 or email
bernhard1848@att.net for more information.
Private and personalized tours available,
as well as step-on services, please call for pricing.
CFHI LECTURES, EVENTS & SYMPOSIA:
June 7, 2012
"Wilmington During the Secession Crisis: 1860-1861"
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Lecture by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
May 10, 2012
Memorial Day Address, Cross Creek Cemetery.
Historic Fayetteville, North Carolina
Address by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
April 15, 2012
"North Carolina's War Between the States Sesquicentennial"
Whiteville, North Carolina
Lecture by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
April 10, 2012
"Wilmington During the Secession Crisis: 1860-1861"
Garner, North Carolina
Lecture by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
March 20, 2012
"Wilmington During the Secession Crisis: 1860-1861"
Conway, South Carolina
Lecture by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
March 10, 2012
Annual Confederate Flag Day Observance
Historic State Capitol Legislative Chambers
Raleigh, North Carolina
Keynote Address by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
January 21, 2012
Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Day Observance
Wayne, Johnston & Lenoir County SCV
Kinston, North Carolina
Keynote Speaker, Bernhard Thuersam, CFHI Director
May 20, 2011
Sesquicentennial Observance of NC Secession Ordinance
Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry (FILI) Museum
Historic Fayetteville, North Carolina
Presentation by Bernhard Thuersam, CFHI Director.
May 10, 2011
Memorial Day Address, Cross Creek Cemetery.
Historic Fayetteville, North Carolina
Address by Bernhard Thuersam, Director, CFHI
April 26, 2011
Wayne County Museum of History
Goldsboro, North Carolina
"Wilmington During the Secession Crisis, 1860-1861"
Lecture presentation by Bernhard Thuersam, DDirector, CFHI.
February 24-27, 2011
Cape Fear Club, Historic Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
(CFHI sponsorship)
Ninth Annual Abbeville Institute Scholars' Conference
"The South and America's Wars"
May 22, 2010
Harmony Hall Plantation Living History
White Oak, North Carolina
"Bladen County History: 1730-1865"
Lecture Presentation by Bernhard Thuersam, Director CFHI
November 21, 2009
Wallace Historic Railroad Depot (Restored)
Wallace, North Carolina
CFHI Information Booth & Period Reenactors
October 10, 2009
Sampson County Historical Museum
Clinton, North Carolina
CFHI Information Booth & Period Reenactors.
April 4th & 5th, 2009
The North Carolina Azalea Festival
Historic Downtown Wilmington
Please visit the CFHI Information Booth near the Hilton Hotel.
June 3rd, 2008
"Walk Through Wilmington History"
Historic Downtown Wilmington Walking Tour
Steven McAllister, Historian
(Sponsored by the CFHI)
May 21st & 22nd, 2004
Lincoln Reconsidered Conference
Speakers Dr. Clyde N. Wilson, Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo
Historic Downtown Wilmington
(Sponsored by the CFHI)
May 9th, 2004
Black Soldiers in Union & Confederate Service
Alexander McAllister Cheek, Historian
(Sponsored by the CFHI)
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