Celebrating 60 Years in the Cape Fear
Starting April through October 2021
Sponsored by the Friends of the Battleship North Carolina
April Opening Event ... Kicking off a 6 month-long celebration of the Battleship North Carolina coming home to the Cape Fear Region
Raise the Flag Weekends ... One weekend a month you can have an American flag flown over the battleship and learn how to fold and display it correctly. The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina will have flags available for a $40.00 donation, or you can provide your own. You will also receive a certificate of authenticity with the date it was flown signed by the ship's Captain.
6 for 60 Tours ... One weekend a month the Friends of the Battleship will offer a 60 minute guided tour for $6.00. (Price does not include admission) Learn about the highlights of the history of the Battleship North Carolina from one of our trained docents.
July 4th Fireworks Event ... (for Friends of the Battleship Members Only) Join us for our annual July 4th Fireworks event on board the Battleship North Carolina. This event is for Friends members only and tickets are limited. As of 30 June 2021 tickets are sold out.
October Final Event ... There will be a Friends of the Battleship members event in October to close out the celebration. Details to follow
Check our Calendar of Events for dates and times
Please note that all events are subject to NCDCR Covid Restriction in place at the time of the event.
