The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society has been dedicated to the preservation of history since its inception in 1956.
We are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that relies on community support,
which allows the LCFHS to operate the Latimer House, develop exhibits, present educational programs,
preserve our archives and collections, and provide the community with educational resources about the history of the Lower Cape Fear region.
Your gift helps keep the LCFHS a vibrant center for exploring the people, places, events, and ideas that have shaped the Port City.
Thank you.
We are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that relies on community support,
which allows the LCFHS to operate the Latimer House, develop exhibits, present educational programs,
preserve our archives and collections, and provide the community with educational resources about the history of the Lower Cape Fear region.
Your gift helps keep the LCFHS a vibrant center for exploring the people, places, events, and ideas that have shaped the Port City.
Thank you.
Upcoming Events
Latimer Lecture Series
Annual Book-a-Brac Sale
Proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
It's that time of year again! We're hosting our Annual Book-a-Brac Sale in the Latimer House courtyard. Stop by and find yourself something special, then mosey on down the street to the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens and visit their White Elephant Yard Sale.
Learn more about the White Elephant Yard Sale HERE
To drop off donations, please call 910-762-0492.
Learn more about the White Elephant Yard Sale HERE
To drop off donations, please call 910-762-0492.
We’ve completed new COVID-19 training and are now a participating CountOnMeNC business! Learn more about what this means and the enhanced safety measures we’ve implemented to help keep everyone in our community safe: countonmenc.org.
Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Launches
Project for Posterity
We are asking residents and visitors of the Lower Cape Fear to share your stories, images, videos, and other items to document and preserve the collective experiences of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the health, economic, social, political, and religious impacts.
Escape the bustling twenty-first century for the quiet grandeur of the Latimer House where the Victorian era comes to life through the stories of three generations of the Latimer Family and those who lived on the property, both free and enslaved. Meander through fourteen rooms with over six hundred objects. From European neoclassical and fine porcelains to stoic portraits by the famed artist William Garl Browne experience the beauty of the 19th century. From ventilator windows to spice boxes see the day to day aspects the past. Marvel at the hand-painted floral pattern gracing the Latimer House foyer and slide your hands up the railing of the heart-pine grand staircase. Hear the stories of the people who lived here, from the Latimer family: successful Zebulon, enterprising William, fashionable Fanny, those who lived and worked on the site: from Eliza, an enslaved woman who fled to Canada, to Elizabeth Chant, an eccentric 20th century artist. Your visit to the Latimer House is sure to be unforgettable as the furnished house deceives your senses and transports you one hundred and sixty years back in time
Tours
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of nineteenth-century Wilmington society
For the health and safety of our staff and patrons,
all visitors 5 years and up are required to wear face coverings and follow social distancing guidelines. To purchase admission for guided tours, please enter the Visitor Center entrance, located off Orange Street, behind the Latimer House. We accept debit and credit cards. |
House Tours:
Monday-Saturday 10am to 3pm Tours begin on the hour; last tour begins at 2pm Limit 6 guests per tour; face coverings required Holiday Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving, December 21st through January 3rd. Triple Tickets: Admission to the Latimer House, the Bellamy Mansion Museum, and the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens. Must be purchased in person at one of these locations. Walking Tours: Temporarily Unavailable Join us for our walking tour of historic downtown Wilmington. Tours at 10am as scheduled. Saturday RSVP suggested. Upcoming dates to be announced. |
Tour Pricing
|
House Tours
Adults: $14 Seniors (62+): $12 Military ID: $12 College Student's with ID: $12 Youth (6-18) ID: $7 Kids under 5 & Members: FREE |
Historic Downtown Walking Tours
Tours depart from Latimer House Saturdays at 10 am. Scheduled Saturday: see calendar Adults: $14 Seniors (62+): $12 Military or Student ID: $12 Youth (6-18): $7 |
LinksHistorical Homes and Organizations
Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens www.burgwinwright.org Museum: (910)762-0570 |
|
