1898 Commemoration Events Archive

On November 1, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution remembering the events of the 1898 massacre and coup d’état in Wilmington and designating the month of November as a period of mourning, commemoration and reflection for our entire community.

1898 ProclamationRead the Proclamation Remembering the 1898 Massacre and Coup d’état (PDF)


Watch the 1898 Commemoration Events Kickoff Press Conference

View 1898 Commemoration Events photos

1898 Commemoration Event

Watch the Funeral Procession and Graveside Ceremony for Joshua Halsey

Funeral Procession and Graveside Ceremony for Joshua Halsey

Presentation by David Zucchino, Author of “Wilmington’s Lie”

1898 Commemoration Unity Service