Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts has been an icon of Wilmington since it first opened its doors in 1858. From world-class productions on its stage to vitally important work done inside the city hall under the same roof, few structures have been as consequential to Wilmington's history as Thalian Hall.

But a century and a half of indelible experiences has also left behind stories of unexplained presences and ghostly helping hands.

Joining the episode to talk about this haunted history is Shane Fernando, the CEO of Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts has been an icon of Wilmington since it first opened its doors in 1858. From world-class productions on its stage to vitally important work done inside the city hall under the same roof, few structures have been as consequential to Wilmington's history as Thalian Hall.
But a century and a half of indelible experiences has also left behind stories of unexplained presences and ghostly helping hands.
Joining the episode to talk about this haunted history is Shane Fernando, the CEO of Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents...

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1 and 3 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends & Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.
Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1 and 3 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends &amp; Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear" explores the history behind the haunted tales of Thalian Hall.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear: Thalian Hall

Battleships bear witness to the worst side of the human condition. They share in the triumphs of war and bear the scars of defeat in equal measure.

It is no wonder that the Battleship North Carolina, the most decorated American vessel from World War II, garners a lot of interest for its ghost stories. But are they true? 

Joining the episode to answer that question is Danielle Wallace, the programs director for the Battleship North Carolina.

For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Battleships bear witness to the worst side of the human condition. They share in the triumphs of war and bear the scars of defeat in equal measure.
It is no wonder that the Battleship North Carolina, the most decorated American vessel from World War II, garners a lot of interest for its ghost stories. But are they true? 
Joining the episode to answer that question is Danielle Wallace, the programs director for the Battleship North Carolina.
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear" explores the history behind the ghost stories of the Battleship North Carolina.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear: Battleship North Carolina

When you see an old home from outside its iron gates, your mind makes up stories of what could possibly be hidden behind the front door. In many cases, that air of mystery conjures stories of ghosts and unexplained occurrences.

At the Bellamy Mansion, life-long residents just out of reach led locals to wonder if the antebellum home at Fifth and Market Street may have more residents than those among the living. Decades later, those stories persist, but are they true?

Joining the episode to talk about the house's history is Leslie Randle Morton, the associate director of the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts.

For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

When you see an old home from outside its iron gates, your mind makes up stories of what could possibly be hidden behind the front door. In many cases, that air of mystery conjures stories of ghosts and unexplained occurrences.
At the Bellamy Mansion, life-long residents just out of reach led locals to wonder if the antebellum home at Fifth and Market Street may have more residents than those among the living. Decades later, those stories persist, but are they true?
Joining the episode to talk about the house's history is Leslie Randle Morton, the associate director of the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts.
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear" explores the history behind the ghost stories of the Bellamy Mansion.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear: Bellamy Mansion

Poplar Grove Plantation has seen progress sweep past it on all sides since it first started producing peanuts in the late 1700s. Over the past two centuries, it served as a home and a haven for the Foy family, and has become an important vessel for talking about Gullah Geechee history in the Southeastern United States. But has all that life spawned any ghost stories on the site?

Joining the episode to talk about the history, evolving narrative and haunted happenings of Poplar Grove Plantation is executive director Caroline Lewis.

For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Poplar Grove Plantation has seen progress sweep past it on all sides since it first started producing peanuts in the late 1700s. Over the past two centuries, it served as a home and a haven for the Foy family, and has become an important vessel for talking about Gullah Geechee history in the Southeastern United States. But has all that life spawned any ghost stories on the site?
Joining the episode to talk about the history, evolving narrative and haunted happenings of Poplar Grove Plantation is executive director Caroline Lewis.
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit <a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear" explores the history behind the ghost stories of the Poplar Grove Plantation.

Haunted Tales of the Cape Fear: Thalian Hall

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