• Wilmington - Explore Wilmington’s World War II historical sites, including: The Hannah Block USO Center:
  A restored USO center that provided entertainment for American soldiers during the war.
  The Office of Price Administration:
  The organization responsible for managing rationing and price controls during the war.
  Airplane Tracking Center:
  A former post office that monitored and recorded airplane movements during the war.
  Acme Chemical Building:
  A chemical company facility that employed German prisoners of war and produced essential wartime materials.

• Explore Wilmington’s significant World War II heritage
• Visit historic sites and landmarks tied to the wartime era
• Learn about Wilmington’s role in the war effort

• This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.

Wilmington has been recognized as America’s inaugural “World War II Heritage City,” a distinguished title that celebrates the city’s significant contributions during the war and its efforts in preserving historical war sites. Wilmington emerged as a key center for shipbuilding, chemical production, and more, earning the nickname “World War Boomtown.” The city’s downtown served as a vital residence for soldiers and sailors before their overseas deployment, and its prominent role in the war is believed to have led to the only German attack on the US mainland. Discover these stories and more from the World War II homefront on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.

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