Flashpoints in Wilmington History


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The course covers pivotal events in local history including the Revolutionary period, the Civil War, the 1898 Wilmington coup, World War II, urban renewal and the trial of the “Wilmington 10” and its aftermath. We examine these historical moments and the flow of history that links them. 

A native of Wales, Gareth Evans has lived in Wilmington for 28 years. He has been executive director of Preservation North Carolina’s Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts since 2010. 

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Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
OLLI Building

Instructor
Gareth Evans 

 

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Fee: 

$48.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/27/2026 - 5/11/2026 Weekly - Mon 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Wilmington, OLLI Building  Map Gareth Evans 

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