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By Triangle Walking Tours: Greensboro

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Free cancellation available
Price is €17 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • In 1898, North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup d'état in American history. Wilmington saw the worst violence, with a horrific massacre terrorizing the city. This historian-guided tour seeks to educate and inform locals and visitors about this tragic and important part of American history.

Activity location

  • Wilmington
    • Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
    • 125 Market Street
    • 28401, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€17.19 x 1 Adult€17.19
Total
Price is €17.19
Until Fri, 21 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide included
  • Exclusions
    Bottled water

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Wilmington

  • 1h 15m
Guests will travel between various sites associated with the Wilmington Coup/Massacre of 1898, including the homes of victims and perpetrators, important locations of speeches, and much more.

Location

Activity location

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    Wilmington
    • Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
    • 125 Market Street
    • 28401, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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