by Jessica Federman | Sep 17, 2026
On the evening of Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial will be illuminated to honor the 79th anniversary of the United States Air Force, using the Air Force service colors. The Memorial is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and...
by Jessica Federman | Sep 17, 2026
Each evening during the Berth-Day weekend, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial will be illuminated in red, white, and blue. The illumination can be viewed from downtown Wilmington, the Riverwalk, and locations along the Cape Fear River.
by Jessica Federman | Sep 18, 2025 | Newsletter, Staff Stories
For more than three decades, Steve Lewis has been an indispensable part of the Battleship North Carolina Memorial, a presence that continues to make a significant impact. Initially hired as a marine electrician, Steve’s first major task was to maintain the...