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A Civil War Christmas in Wilmington
DECEMBER 3: Visit Drum Barracks and help kick off the holiday season. This is an indoor/outdoor event with crafts, museum tours and special displays on the grounds.
Remembrance Day at Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington
NOVEMBER 18: Join the Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary as they remember the sacrifices of Drum Barracks' fallen soldiers and the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Twilight Tours at Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington
OCTOBER 19: Enjoy a candlelit tour of the Barracks as you learn about the paranormal history of the building and trick or treat stations, and a children’s craft.
Civil War Christmas at Drum Barracks in Wilmington
DECEMBER 7: Walk through the museum, enjoy educational displays, horse-drawn trolley ride, soldier camp, children's craft, holiday decorations, and more.
Drum Barracks Civil War Technology Fair in Wilmington
June 28: Explore the science and technology of the 19th century. Learn about wet-plate photography, telegraph, iron-clad ships and submarines, talk to a blacksmith, watch a cannon being fired, and go on self-guided tours of the museum.
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