Battleship North Carolina becomes movie theater ahead of 65th anniversary coming to Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Battleship North Carolina is preparing to mark 65 years since its arrival in Wilmington, but Monday night the historic ship took on a different role: movie theater.

A special screening of an episode from HISTORY’s “World War II With Tom Hanks” series was held on the ship’s stern, offering attendees a chance to watch the documentary aboard a vessel that played a significant role in the war.

The screening comes as Wilmington continues to highlight its designation as the nation’s first World War II Heritage City…

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