WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Battleship North Carolina Memorial will host an evening presentation delving into the rich history of the area surrounding the historic ship.
Executive Director Dr. Jay C. Martin will present the program “The Hidden History of Eagles Island” and discuss the “rich and layered history” of Eagles Island, described by the memorial as one of the most historically significant landscapes in the lower Cape Fear region.
“Eagles Island is a place with a remarkable and often overlooked history,” Martin said. “This program offers an opportunity to better understand the landscape that has shaped so much of this region and the story of the Battleship North Carolina Memorial.”…