Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

4.7 (39 Viator reviews) 1 hr 15 min Wilmington area

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
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About this activity

In 1898, North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup d'état in American history. Wilmington saw the worst violence, with a horrific massacre terrorizing the city. This historian-guided tour seeks to educate and inform locals and visitors about this tragic and important part of American history.

Itinerary

  1. Wilmington · 75 min

    Guests will travel between various sites associated with the Wilmington Coup/Massacre of 1898, including the homes of victims and perpetrators, important locations of speeches, and much more.

What's included

  • Guide included

Not included

  • Bottled water

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We meet out front of Slice of Life, a charming and tasty pizza restaurant in downtown Wilmington, located at Market Street.

End point: We meet out front of Slice of Life, a charming and tasty pizza restaurant in downtown Wilmington, located at Market Street.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.7/5

39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Wilmington (Viator lists this tour under Wilmington; it has no meeting-point coordinates).