Join us in celebrating our history.  The Museum hosts several events throughout the year, including:

June through September - Bathing Beauties
On Thursday, August 12, Elaine Blackmon Henson will be at the museum for a talk on her vintage postcards and photos of bathing beauties from the late 1890's to the 1940's.  Many of the images are of our local beaches.  The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is pleased that Mrs. Henson has also lent her collection of vintage bathing suits to the museum for our summer 2010 changing exhibit.  This exhibit was made possible with aid from the Public History Department of UNCW.  The exhibit runs through September 30.

    
Postcards / images shown above are from Elaine Henson's private collection.

August 29, Sunday, 5-10pm - Lumina Daze

Music Schedule:

5 - 8 PM  Buddy Skipper and the Jetty Jumpers

8 - 10 PM  Wilmington Big Band

At the Blockade Runner Resort.  Fundraiser for the museum.  This evening of fun for all ages will benefit the museum and feature shag and big band music.  Fun and games for the young at heart will include activities such as an old-fashioned cakewalk.  A Silent Auction will include a wide assortment of fine art (including an embellished print and a 3-dimensional painting donated by George Pocheptsov), services, and specialties from local businesses.  Watch a movie just like they did at Lumina - on the beach!   Tickets are available at the museum through August 28.  The Museum will be closed on Sunday, August 29th as we prepare for Lumina Daze.  Tickets will be available at the event on Sunday.  Prices are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-18.  Ages 5 and under are free. Click here for more information!

October 3, Sunday, 2-6pm - An Afternoon with Minnie Evans
Exhibit and art talk at the museum on visionary painter Minnie Evans featuring the collection of Dr. Christian Daniel.  Visit the museum for an intimate afternoon as we view seldom-seen works by Minnie Evans from private collections. 

The Art of Minnie Evans by Christian Daniel will be available for sale.  Talk and book signing by Dr. Daniel with proceeds from the sale of the book and art poster will benefit the family of Minnie Evans and the museum.

October through December - Traditional Architecture of Wrightsville Beach
Ben Keys art exhibit of Wrightsville Beach Cottages.  Book event with Marimar McNaughton of Columbia on the Scuppernong and Outer Banks Architecture.  Talk by Wright Holman on Wrightsville Beach architecture.

October 23rd - Porch Sale
Porch sale to support the museum.  Do you have household or yard sale items in your life that you don't need?  The museum is collecting slightly used items for its fall porch sale to benefit the museum.  Call 256-2569 for details.

December 18, 2010, Saturday, 9am - Jingle Bell Run 5K - You are invited to participate in the museum's Second Annual 5K Jingle Bell Run.  As this will be a celebratory, holiday event, race participants are encouraged to dress in holiday apparel (ie: Santa costumes, antlers, snow men, etc.).  The 5K course will take participants around the John Nesbitt Loop and will include a short run up North Channel Drive and back.  The race will begin and end in front of Town Hall in Wrightsville Beach on Causeway Drive.  (See photos from the 2009 Jingle Bell Run).

Please contact us to inquire about tickets or additional information on any of our events  (wbmuseum@bizec.rr.com 910-256-2569). Volunteers are always welcome, contact Nancy Faye Craig (256-2048) about current volunteer opportunities.  Also visit our Volunteer web page.

March 2 & 4, 2010 - All Aboard to Wrightsville Beach - Trolley Tour of Wrightsville Beach history with 5th Grade Students from Wrightsville Beach School - Read article in Lumina News!