WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington will be illuminated in red, white, and blue on June 19 to honor Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
The illumination will be visible from downtown Wilmington’s Riverwalk, nearby parks, and locations across the Cape Fear River.
The Battleship North Carolina preserves the stories of Americans who served during a defining moment in the nation’s history, including African Americans who answered the call to serve their country despite facing segregation and discrimination at home and in uniform…