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March Programming Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

Posted on February 27, 2015 by | Leave a comment

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces the programming schedule for March, 2015.main control board

Statewide NC QSO Party
An Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club Event
Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club will operate from the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA during the North Carolina QSO Party on Sunday, March 1, 2015. The event runs from Noon until 10:00 pm local time. The purpose of this annual “HAM Radio” event is to allow amateur radio operators worldwide to contact as many of North Carolina’s 100 counties as possible. This year the Battleship is one of four stations worth “extra points” if contacted. The Battleship is NI4BK and the club looks forward to hearing from many HAMS. Licensed radio amateurs are invited throughout the year to be guest operators on the air from Radio Central using call sign NI4BK.

The Club will communicate by voice through the Ship’s original cabling and antennas. Morse code communications will originate from the TBM-4 transmitter, placed in service aboard the Battleship in 1941, and restored to operating condition by Club members in 2002, after a 50+ year slumber.

The club hosts and participates in several events at the Battleship during the year, including Museum Ships Day, Battleship Alive, and Pearl Harbor Remembered. They also spend time restoring the Battleship’s original communications equipment. Details of the guest operator program may be found at the club’s website http://AC4RC.org.

Power Plant
March 14, 2015
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
$65 (plus tax) per person. $60 (plus tax) for Friends members or active military

Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for an in-depth program on the Battleship’s power plant. Learn in detail about the ship’s eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbo generators, along with electrical distribution, water distillation, and steering mechanisms. Our program features classroom presentations and behind-the-scenes tour of engineering spaces. North Carolina naval steam engine expert Gene Oakley demonstrates his working models of historic naval steam engines to place the Battleship’s engines in perspective. Discover what it took to propel a 36,000 ton heavily armored battlewagon bristling with massive firepower and 2,300 fighting men across the Pacific.

The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and is limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, March 12th. Event is $65/$60 for Friends of the Battleship or active military plus tax. Call 910-251-5797 for reservations.

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. Visit www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).

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February Programming Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

Posted on February 13, 2015 by | Leave a comment

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces the programming schedule for February, 2015.

Firepower!
February 21, 2015
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
$95 per person. $85 for Friends members or active military (plus tax).

Learn about and explore the Battleship’s 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). The finest guns are of little use without the means to direct their fire accurately at the target. Presenters will discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range finders, radar, computers) and how main and secondary battery plotting rooms and the combat information center operated. Participants will enjoy a lively, engaging, in-depth program with presentations, hands-on experience, and serious exploration for adult learners.16-inch cutaway low res

The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, February 13th. Event is $95; $85 for Friends of the Battleship or active military plus tax. Program includes a box lunch. Call 910-251-5797 for reservations.

About Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. Visit www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).

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Cameron Art Museum Presents the Battle of Forks Road Civil War Sesquicetennial Living History Weekend

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One of the lesser-known, yet very important Civil War battles was the Battle of Forks Road, a skirmish that preceded the fall of Wilmington, NC, during the Civil War. As the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War approaches, the Cameron Art Museum will present its 10th Annual Civil War Living History Weekend on February 7 and 8, 2015, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Battle of Forks Road. This year’s theme “Forks Road…The Beginning of the End” highlights this significant battle which is re-enacted on both days by uniformed Union, U. S. Colored Troop (U.S.C.T.) and Confederate re-enactors.

Reenactments and demonstrations will take place on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. each day. For two days the grounds at the Cameron Art Museum will be filled with historic-themed kids and family programming, camp life, sutlers, demonstrations of pottery-making, spinning wheel, basket-making, blacksmith, and an archaeological dig. Other activities include lectures, battle site tours, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Confederate Veterans, a roll call of those who served, music, story-telling, food vendors and more.

This outstanding educational program affords visitors the opportunity to learn more about the role of African-American troops during the Civil War. Step back in time with re-enactors who will demonstrate life as it was in the mid-1800s on the restored Civil War mounds at the site where the Battle of Forks Road actually took place. Re-enactors will represent Confederate, Union and U.S. Colored Troops—including the 37th USCT Regiment and Battery “B.” Saturday’s opening ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. with special guests, including Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, County Commissioner Chair Jonathan Barfield, and Dr. Malcolm Beech, a U.S.C.T. Infantry re-enactor.

Saturday’s events will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. On Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m., there will be a community contra dance with mid-19th century music by The Huckleberry Brothers, a band comprised of musically gifted American Civil War re-enactors. Battle reenactments are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and again on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Special kids and family programming will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day. Camps and activities will resume on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and the museum will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Events are free and donations are welcomed. For details and event schedule, visit http://battleofforksroad.org. For information about the Cameron Art Museum and CAM Café, visit www.cameronartmuseum.org or 910-395-5999.

The original Battle of Forks Road battlefield is located on the grounds of the Cameron Art Museum, a site on the N.C. Civil War Trail, located at 3201 South 17th Street in Wilmington. The Civil War mounds were restored when the Museum opened at this location in 2002. The Battle of Forks Road followed the fall of Fort Fisher, directly preceded the fall of Wilmington, and led to the final surrender of the Confederate armies. It was the final fight to take Wilmington on February 20, 1865. The site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers, primarily made up of African-American troops (referred to as U.S. Colored Troops during that era) from several divisions, before evacuating Wilmington. The “Sable Arm” of the U.S. Army was made up of freed men and former slaves who volunteered for service after the Emancipation Proclamation. For more information on the U.S. Colored Troops and their role in the Battle of Forks Road, see History of the U.S.C.T. [below].

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If your favorite pastime is exploring “past times,” plan to visit the Cameron Art Museum and other area attractions that interpret the region’s Civil War history. And be sure to visit www.WilmingtonCivilWar150.com, a designated web page designed to assist visitors seeking more information about Civil War-related attractions, tours, events, maps and articles that interpret Wilmington’s role during the Civil War. There are also direct links to seasonal specials and accommodations packages.

Other area attractions with Civil War ties include: Fort Fisher State Historic Site & Civil War Museum, Cape Fear Museum (NC’s oldest history museum includes Civil War exhibits), Wilmington Railroad Museum, Bellamy Mansion Museum, Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington National Cemetery, Thalian Hall, Sugarloaf Sand Dune at Carolina Beach State Park, Orange Street Landing on Cape Fear, Fort Anderson, Poplar Grove Plantation, as well as tours, monuments and markers. Find out more at www.WilmingtonCivilWar150.com.

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Environmental Impact at Brookgreen Gardens – January 31 – April 26, 2015

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Title Panel Art copyBrookgreen Gardens will host Environmental Impact, a cutting edge art exhibition that is touring museums throughout the United States. The purpose of the exhibition is two-fold: 1) to recognize, document, and share the work of leading contemporary artists who choose to focus their art on local and global environmental issues; and 2) to heighten public awareness and concern about the degradation of diverse environments. The exhibition is on view daily in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion from January 31 to April 26, 2015 and is free with garden admission.
Green Amphorae ca. 2012 by Karen Hackenberg
“Traditional art generally depicts nature in all of its glory,” said Bob Jewell, President and CEO. “The artworks in this exhibit present a variety of today’s environmental issues and call attention to the consequences of depleting our natural resources.”Helsaple, Trouble in Paradis web

The 75 paintings, photographs, prints, installations, and sculptures confront issues such as the over-development of land, dangers of nuclear energy, and impact of global warming.Harvey - Gulf Life - Blue Marlin
“We are pleased to offer this exhibit to the Brookgreen Gardens’ audience,” said Robin Salmon, Vice-President of Art and Historical Collections, “and we appreciate the support of our presenting sponsor, the Waccamaw Community Foundation.” Among the WCF guiding principles are the improvement of the quality of life for the residents of the Waccamaw community, supporting individual responsibility and concern for others, and responsible stewardship, “making the foundation a perfect sponsor of the exhibit”, Salmon said.Ferguson - Save the Sea Shore - hi res

Environmental Impact was produced by David J. Wagner, PhD., the Curator/Tour Director who drew upon a diverse range of artists with works that are not only hard-hitting, but are also involved in today’s environmental movement.
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Artists whose work are in the exhibit include: Chester Arnold, Sonoma, CA; Robert Bateman, Fulford Harbour, BC, Canada; Edward Burtynsky, Toronto, ON, Canada; Chapel, San Francisco, CA; Robert Dawson, San Francisco, CA; Lucia deLeiris, Watertown, MA; Drew Denny, Guerneville, CA; Chris Doyle, Brooklyn, NY; Walter W. Ferguson, Beit Yanai, Israel; Zaria Forman, Brooklyn, NY; Britt Freda, Burton, WA; Sayaka Kajita Ganz, Yokohama, Japan; Peter Goin, Reno, NV; Scott Greene, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Karen Hackenberg, Port Townsend, WA; Guy Harvey, Grand Cayman, BWI; Julie Heffernan, Brooklyn, NY; Mary Helsaple, Sedona, AZ; Cole Johnson, Deposit, NY; Ron Kingswood, Sparta, ON, Canada; Lisa Lebofsky, Bronx, NY; Michael (Mick) Meilahn, Pickett, WI; Richard Misrach, Berkeley, CA; Leo Osborne, Anacortes, WA; Rick Pas, Lapeer, MI; Derek Robertson, Balmerino, Fife, Scotland; Diana Sanchez, Bogotá, Columbia; Carol Santora, Kennebunk, ME; Martin Stupich, Albuquerque, NM; Kent Ullberg, Corpus Christi, TX; Bart Walter, Westminster, MD; Suze Woolf, Seattle, WA.Ullberg, Interdependency

Brookgreen Gardens, a non-profit organization located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is open daily to the public. For more information, visit www.brookgreen.org or call 843-235-6000.Lebofsky - Petzval Glacier

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Carbon-Offset Project Protects 4,000+ Acres of Southern Coastal Habitat

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Green Assets and Brookgreen Gardens Earn Carbon Credits for Forest Conservation Efforts

Green Assets, Inc., a leading forest carbon offset developer, has been awarded carbon offset credits for its forest conservation project of more than 4,400 acres of land owned and managed by world-renowned Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina.

The project represents South Carolina’s first carbon credits to be issued through the California Air Resources Board (ARB) compliance offset program for U.S. forests. ARB offset credits are issued to projects that meet specific requirements and represent verified greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions or removal enhancements. Carbon credits are a component of national and international attempts to mitigate the growth in concentrations of greenhouse gases. One carbon credit is equal to one ton of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere.

This initial issuance of credits by the Air Resources Board amounts to 162,551 carbon credits. Using the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, these credits offset the emissions of more than 34,000 cars over a year’s time.

Widely considered to be one of the “seven wonders of the Carolinas,” Brookgreen Gardens has been named among the top 10 public gardens in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark.

“We are proud to be early participants in the new carbon economy,” said Bob Jewell, President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens. “This project is wholly consistent with our mission of environmental sustainability and historic preservation, and it recognizes Brookgreen’s stewardship of natural areas for more than 85 years.”

The Green Assets-Brookgreen Gardens partnership will help protect Brookgreen’s forestlands, comprising more than 4,400 acres of pristine southern coastal habitat southeast of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The ARB’s protocol ensures that the most sustainable methods of natural forest management are implemented and maintained throughout the subject property.

“Green Assets is privileged to collaborate with Brookgreen Gardens in implementing an Improved Forest Management project in accordance with the ARB’s U.S. Forest Offset Protocol,” said Chris Newton, CEO of Green Assets. “We’re proud to be recognized as a leader in carbon offset project design and development, and we look forward to helping other landowners around the country realize the environmental and economic benefits that carbon programs offer.”

“The Green Assets team worked diligently to meet the rigorous demands of the ARB protocol while maintaining a high level of clear communication with Brookgreen in the process,” said Mr. Jewell. “I’m confident that we have successfully created the highest quality forest carbon offsets available in this growing market.”

About Green Assets, Inc.

Green Assets, Inc. is an environmental asset development company that benefits landowners by creating recurring revenue streams through carbon offset credit programs and expert land management practices. Headquartered in Wilmington, N.C., the company specializes in forestry-based carbon credit projects, including improved forest management, avoided conversion, and reforestation projects. For more information, please visitwww.green-assets.com. 

About Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, conserve and exhibit figurative sculpture by American artists; to cultivate a display garden and exhibit sculpture therein; to collect, conserve and exhibit the plants, animals and cultural materials of the South Carolina Lowcountry; to educate a diverse audience about sculpture, horticulture and the ecology and history of the Lowcountry; To provide additional artists and cultural opportunities for members, guests and the community; and to sustain the institution and all of its assets with visionary leadership, sound management and prudent fiscal policies.Brookgreen Gardens is one of the few institutions in the United States to earn accreditation from the American and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, as well as being designated national and being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

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Brookgreen Gardens Opens Gullah Pictorial Exhibit

Posted on January 9, 2015 by | Leave a comment

Sandy Islanders: A People of the Land, a traveling pictorial exhibit from McKissick Museum of the University of  South Carolina in Columbia, will be installed in the Brookgreen Gardens Lowcountry Center from January 12 – March 22, 2015. It will be on display daily from 12 noon – 4:30 p.m. and is free with garden admission.VDM.Danger.Inlet Waterway

Curated by photo documentarian Vennie Deas Moore, the exhibit takes the viewer on a journey into the lives of individuals and families on Sandy Island, SC, one of three Gullah Geechee communities that remain accessible only by boat. The photographic collection, created in 1997, offers new interpretive text and historical artifacts that present an “insider’s” unromantic view of a place and people seldom seen. It portrays the interconnectedness of culture, the value of work, a sense of stewardship of the land, and the symbiotic relation between the long time black and white cultures.VDM.Mrs (Oneitha) Elliott in her Yard

“The exhibit documents an important story of our region,” said Bob Jewell, president and CEO. “It provides a captivating snapshot of an aspect of the living culture of Gullah Geechee people.”VDM.TT Tucker Shad Fishing

Vennie Deas Moore will present a lecture about the exhibit on Saturday, January 24, at 1 p.m. The presentation, “Returning to Sandy Island: 20 years Later”, is free with garden admission and includes a guided tour of the exhibit.VDM.Ralph Elliot Sitting at the Landing

Brookgreen Gardens is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and display American sculpture and regional plants, animals, and history. It is located on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, South Carolina.Vennie Deas Moore

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December Events Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

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Battleship Alive
Saturday, December 6, 2014
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Included with Paid Admission
Since 1997, the Living History Crew weekends have been a tradition at the battleship in the program called “Battleship Alive.”  The Living History Crew provides insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates activities that occurred aboard the ship.  A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras! Included with Battleship admission.Santa hoists flag
A Verry Merry Showboat
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Times: 10:00 am – Noon, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free with Battleship admission
Enjoy a new holiday tradition! Kids can fly a flag with Santa (bring your own or buy a US or NC flag from the Battleship’s store). Santa and the Battleship’s Captain will sign your certificate of authenticity. Type your Christmas wish list on a vintage typewriter using authentic WWII USS NORTH CAROLINA radio message paper. Call the North Pole in the Battleship’s main radio room. See Santa’s journey being tracked in the Combat Information Center. Create Christmas cards for veterans in VA hospitals. And MORE! Bring your camera for some unique photo opps! A great way to start your holiday season!
The Battleship would like to thank the event partners: Battleship Living History Crew, Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club, American Red Cross and Friends of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for helping make the program possible.
About the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River.   Visit www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).

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Brookgreen Gardens Nights of a Thousand Candles Adds New Holiday Tree Lighting and Free Mobile App

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December 4 – 6, 11 – 13, 18 – 20, Nights of a Thousand Candles will delight guests from 3 to 10 p.m. with beautiful candle and lighting displays and exceptional entertainment. One of this year’s most exciting new features is the 80 foot tall Holiday Fir Tree decorated with 60,000 lights. Located in the arboretum, this beautiful tree will be lighted each night in ceremonial fashion at 5:45 p.m. Other new highlights include The Peppermint Forest in the Children’s Garden, The Ice Garden in the Lower Left Wing garden, and the addition of a garden by candle light.   Adult tickets are $18 and tickets for children are $10. All children age three and under are free. Tickets are available at www.brookgreen.org, at the gardens, and by phone at (843) 235-6016. All entertainment is included in admission. Dinner is available at an additional cost.  brookgreen sleeping

“We always keep some of the favorite lighting displays from the previous year, “said Bob Jewell, President and CEO. “ But every year we add new lights, decorations, and entertainers to keep the event fresh and give our guests something to look forward to.

New this year, guests can download our free mobile app designed to easily display information at night and help make the event even more enjoyable. The app provide details of performances, food and beverage locations, a map of the event, social media links, and much more. It is available by searching Brookgreen Gardens in the App Store and in Google Play.  Some suggestions to make of your Nights of a Thousand Candles experience the most enjoyable:

  • Carpool with family and friends. It supports our green initiative and helps reduce the number of parking spaces needed.
  • Come on a Thursday evening when it is less crowded.
  • Arrive early (between 4 – 5 p.m.) and have time to see the candles being lit and map out where you would like to go, plus dusk is the best time to take pictures.
  • Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, It is a walk through the gardens not a drive-thru event.
  • A limited number of adult and child strollers are available at no charge one a first-come, first-serve basis. We do not take reservations for the strollers. If you have any mobility issues, please make necessary arrangements.

All ticket proceeds go to support Brookgreen Gardens, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and display American sculpture and regional plants, animals, and history. Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

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Enchanted Airlie CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH EXPANDED FOREST & LIGHTS GALORE

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Enter the newly restored historic iron gate of Airlie Gardens and discover a glittering landscape of lighted oaks and twinkling displays in a coastal garden setting. Visitors who travel to Wilmington, North Carolina’s historic river district and island beaches during the holiday season will have the opportunity to experience “Enchanted Airlie” on select evenings through December 22.

Celebrating its 10th season in 2014, Enchanted Airlie (Nov. 28-Dec. 22) presents a holiday light extravaganza like no other. Tastefully decorated gardens create a visually stunning wonderland of theatrically illuminated large oaks, small native trees, holiday flowers, and elegant displays. On select dates beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, Airlie Gardens provides magical evenings, fond memories and holiday photo opportunities.

Since first illuminating in 2005, Enchanted Airlie has more than quadrupled its lighted displays, with nearly 20 miles of lights strung on cone-shaped trees. Volunteers and staff began decorating in early September so visitors can experience a world of holiday fantasy with 750,000 lights. New this year, winter princesses Elsa and Anna will greet guests and pose for photos. Select Sundays have also been added. Other highlights include: a Poinsettia Paradise with more than 400 holiday plants, live musical entertainment and visits with Santa. Families can also have their pictures taken in Airlie’s 2,400-square-foot floral conservatory. Refreshments will be available for purchase and the Airlie gift shop will be open.

Want to go? Enchanted Airlie runs November 28-29; December 5-6, 11-14, and 18-22 in two time slots: 5:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m. Enchanted Airlie tickets must be purchased in advance, no later than 4:00 p.m. the night of the event. Due to the popularity of this event, it is recommended that visitors purchase tickets for their preferred dates prior to arrival. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.airliegardens.org or in-person at Airlie Gardens service center (300 Airlie Rd., Wilmington) between 9am and 4pm. Single admission tickets are $12 for individuals over the age of 4. Children under age 3 are free. Couples arriving in the same vehicle can purchase a couples ticket for $17. An economical green option is the carload ticket for $27, which will cover as many people as will safely fit into an automobile; no individual tickets or parking passes are required for this option (excludes buses and large, multi-passenger vans).

Airlie Gardens, located at 300 Airlie Road, is a 67-acre historic public garden bordering Bradley Creek in Wilmington, North Carolina. Visitors are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably for the half-mile outdoor walking tour on gravel, sand, and mulch paths. For details about Enchanted Airlie, please call 910-798-7700 or visit the Airlie Gardens website www.airliegardens.org for event information, rules, restrictions and rain policy.

See where the water takes you this holiday season! From the river to the sea, more than 50 holiday-themed events help celebrate inWilmington, North Carolina’s historic river district and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. For seasonal specials and to download a Holiday Event Brochure, visit www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/seasonal-page.  For a free official visitors guide, call 1-866-266-9690, email visit@wilmingtonandbeaches.com, or stop by the Visitors Information Center at 505 Nutt Street, Unit A, in historic Downtown Wilmington.

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Brookgreen Holiday Exhibits

Posted on November 19, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Brookgreen Gardens’ two indoor exhibits will be on display daily Friday November 28 – Sunday, January 4, 2015 and are free with garden admission.

One of the joys of the holiday season is seeing how the horticulture and sculpture departments transform the two galleries in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion. Their imaginations, creativity, and hours of work help make the season bright.

Presented by the Sculpture Department the holiday exhibit, Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, features paintings by Tom Browning, the world’s premier Santa Claus artist.  In addition to his Santa art, Tom Browning is a renowned painter of western landscapes and his works are highly acclaimed throughout the United States.

Brookgreen’s electric model train village, including Lionel and American Flyer, has grown significantly since last year, both indoors and outdoors.  It returns with tributes to Hershey, PA, and to Georgetown’s historic Front Street, plus an enhanced Erector Set display and a winter carnival with hundreds of moving parts.

In Signs of the Season in Flora and Fauna exhibition, the Horticulture Department uses natural materials and plants to create a fantasy forest scene complete with a holiday feast for the animals as the centerpiece. The fantasy forest continues outside the window of the gallery to create the illusion of bringing the outdoors – indoors.

The exhibits are free with garden admission and included in admission for Nights of a Thousand Candles.

Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark and non-profit organization, is located on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and is open to the public daily. For more information, visit  www.brookgreen.org or call 843-235-6000.

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