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African-American heritage Building Wilmington, overcoming history From the first settlements, Africans and their descendants have been a vital part of coastal North Carolina. In the 18th Century, black slaves were a majority of the region’s population, working on rice and indigo plantations and in the pine forests.
Bellamy Mansion slave quarters: In the shadow of this showplace house, built on the eve of the Civil War, the quarters were home to the family’s house slaves. The brick building is awaiting restoration. The mansion is open for tours. 503 Market St. 251-3700. Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church: A black congregation since 1866, this church’s Carpenter Gothic santuary is a unique architectural gem. 712 Chestnut St. 762-1074. St. Stephen A.M.E. Church: Founded under the leadership of a black Union army chaplain immediately after the Civil War, this congregation built its imposing sanctuary just 15 years later. 501 Red Cross St.
Pine Forest Cemetery: Its origins dating before the Civil War, this cemetery was incorporated in 1869. Many prominent black Wilmingtonians are buried here. North 16th at Rankin Street. Get a free guide map to these and other sites, with biographies of historical figures, at any area visitor center. 341-4030. |
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