We talk with longtime Wilmington resident Elaine Henson about what shopping downtown in the 1950s and '60s was like: Where the department stores were, who had the most magical display windows, where the toys could be found, and where you might see Santa Claus. 

We talk with longtime Wilmington resident Elaine Henson about what shopping downtown in the 1950s and '60s was like: Where the department stores were, who had the most magical display windows, where the toys could be found, and where you might see Santa Claus.

We talk with longtime Wilmington resident Elaine Henson about what shopping downtown in the 1950s and '60s was like.

Christmas shopping in the downtown Wilmington of yesteryear

Wilmington filmmaker Kent Chatfield played a starring role in "Wilmington on Fire," Christopher Everett's documentary film about Wilmington's deadly 1898 coup and massacre, the only successful insurrection on American soil in history. Now, Chatfield has directed his own documentary, "McKinley's Guns," which premiered at Thalian Hall in September and will be available for streaming online Nov. 10. In the film, Chatfield reveals research that proves involvement from military officers and U.S. government officials at a higher level than has previously been revealed.

Wilmington filmmaker Kent Chatfield played a starring role in "Wilmington on Fire," Christopher Everett's documentary film about Wilmington's deadly 1898 coup and massacre, the only successful insurrection on American soil in history. Now, Chatfield has directed his own documentary, "McKinley's Guns," which premiered at Thalian Hall in September and will be available for streaming online Nov. 10. In the film, Chatfield reveals research that proves involvement from military officers and U.S. government officials at a higher level than has previously been revealed.

Wilmington filmmaker Kent Chatfield talks about his 1898 documentary "McKinley's Guns," which will be available for streaming online Nov. 10.

Film documentary 'McKinley's Guns' digs into 1898 coup

For this week's episode, we talk with Margaret M. Mulrooney, author of the book "Race, Place and Memory: Deep Currents in Wilmington, North Carolina," a comprehensive deep dive into Wilmington's long and troubled racial history that looks at how decades of inequality have shaped, and often warped, life in the Port City. Mulrooney is professor of history at James Madison University in Virginia, and a former visiting professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

For this week's episode, we talk with Margaret M. Mulrooney, author of the book "Race, Place and Memory: Deep Currents in Wilmington, North Carolina," a comprehensive deep dive into Wilmington's long and troubled racial history that looks at how decades of inequality have shaped, and often warped, life in the Port City. Mulrooney is professor of history at James Madison University in Virginia, and a former visiting professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

For this week's episode, we talk with Margaret M. Mulrooney, author of "Race, Place and Memory: Deep Currents in Wilmington, North Carolina," a comprehensive deep dive into Wilmington's long and troubled racial history.

'Race, Place and Memory': Wilmington's troubled racial history

The tourists who stay there might not know, but the Holiday Inn at Wrightsville Beach, recently rebranded as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort, sits on the former site of Moore's Inlet. With Ray McAllister, author of "Wrightsville Beach, the Luminous Island," we take a look back at the days when Wrightsville's north end, Shell Island, was actually an island, and when some developers tried to develop a beach for African-Americans during the days of Southern segregation. 

The tourists who stay there might not know, but the Holiday Inn at Wrightsville Beach, recently rebranded as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort, sits on the former site of Moore's Inlet. With Ray McAllister, author of "Wrightsville Beach, the Luminous Island," we take a look back at the days when Wrightsville's north end, Shell Island, was actually an island, and when some developers tried to develop a beach for African-Americans during the days of Southern segregation.

The tourists who stay there might not know, but the Holiday Inn at Wrightsville Beach sits on the former site of Moore's Inlet. We take a look back at the days when Wrightsville's north end, Shell Island, was actually an island.

When Shell Island was an island, and a Black beach resort

We talk to Wilmington native and North Carolina jazz historian Larry Reni Thomas about The Barn, a club that shone brightly during the days of segregation in the 1940s and early '50s, hosting such legendary players as Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and many more. 

We talk to Wilmington native and North Carolina jazz historian Larry Reni Thomas about The Barn, a club that shone brightly during the days of segregation in the 1940s and early '50s, hosting such legendary players as Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and many more.

We talk to Wilmington native and North Carolina jazz historian Larry Reni Thomas about The Barn, a club that shone brightly during the days of segregation in the 1940s and early '50s.

Revisiting The Barn: a legendary Wilmington jazz club and dance hall

From the early days of rice plantations to its time as an industrial zone for Wilmington's naval stores industry, Eagles Island, which with Point Peter makes up the "west bank" of the Cape Fear River across from downtown, has nearly three centuries of history that parallel that of the Port City.

As Wilmington decides whether to bring development back to the west bank, we take a look at the history of the area, including its dark associations with slavery. 

From the early days of rice plantations to its time as an industrial zone for Wilmington's naval stores industry, Eagles Island, which with Point Peter makes up the "west bank" of the Cape Fear River across from downtown, has nearly three centuries of history that parallel that of the Port City.
As Wilmington decides whether to bring development back to the west bank, we take a look at the history of the area, including its dark associations with slavery.&nbsp;

As Wilmington decides whether to bring development back to the west bank, we take a look at the history of the area, including its dark associations with slavery.

A  brief history of Eagles Island and Wilmington's 'west bank'

Before the rise of chain grocery and convenience stores, dozens of mom-and-pop stores run by independent merchants could be found in nearly every Wilmington neighborhood, most of them downtown. We take a look back at where some of these stores were, why they went away and where their last vestiges remain. 

Before the rise of chain grocery and convenience stores, dozens of mom-and-pop stores run by independent merchants could be found in nearly every Wilmington neighborhood, most of them downtown. We take a look back at where some of these stores were, why they went away and where their last vestiges remain.&nbsp;

Before the rise of chain grocery and convenience stores, dozens of mom-and-pop stores run by independent merchants could be found in nearly every Wilmington neighborhood, most of them downtown.

Wilmington corner stores, gone but not forgotten

We talk with retired StarNews sports reporter Chuck Carree about Jordan's days in the '70s and '80s playing high school basketball in Wilmington, and about whether more should be done to recognize the legendary player's ties to Southeastern North Carolina. 

We talk with retired StarNews sports reporter Chuck Carree about Jordan's days in the '70s and '80s playing high school basketball in Wilmington, and about whether more should be done to recognize the legendary player's ties to Southeastern North Carolina.&nbsp;

We talk with retired StarNews sports reporter Chuck Carree about Jordan's days in the '70s and '80s playing high school basketball in Wilmington.

Roots of the GOAT: Michael Jordan's history in Wilmington

We talk with Mark W. Koenig, the former director of the Wilmington Railroad Museum. In January, his first book, "The Wilmington, Brunswick and Southern Railroad,"  was published by Arcadia Publishing and The History Press. In it, he uncovers the history of the long-forgotten railroad line. Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by John Staton.

We talk with Mark W. Koenig, the former director of the Wilmington Railroad Museum. In January, his first book, "The Wilmington, Brunswick and Southern Railroad," &nbsp;was published by Arcadia Publishing and The History Press. In it, he uncovers the history of the long-forgotten railroad line. Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by John Staton.

We talk with Mark W. Koenig, the former director of the Wilmington Railroad Museum and author of "The Wilmington, Brunswick and Southern Railroad,"  which uncovers the history of the long-forgotten railroad line.

Train tracking: The lost Wilmington, Brunswick & Southern Railroad

We talk with StarNews investigative reporter Matthew Prensky about a 1983 study commissioned by the city of Wilmington that documented more than 100 historic sites and structures of significance to the Black community. The study was shelved, and more than two dozen of those structures have since been demolished. 

We talk with StarNews investigative reporter Matthew Prensky about a 1983 study commissioned by the city of Wilmington that documented more than 100 historic sites and structures of significance to the Black community. The study was shelved, and more than two dozen of those structures have since been demolished.&nbsp;

A  1983 study commissioned by the city of Wilmington documented more than 100 historic sites and structures of significance to the Black community. The study was shelved, and more than two dozen structures have since been demolished.

Losing, and preserving, Black historic sites in Wilmington

StarNews Media Presents "Cape Fear Unearthed," a podcast digging into the history books of Southeastern North Carolina. The weekly podcast will feature stories drawn from the region's persisting legends, historical oddities and mysterious figures that have helped shape its legacy and culture.

Cape Fear Unearthed

Long forgotten by history, the Battle of Forks Road was the last domino to fall before Wilmington was captured by Union forces in the final year of the Civil War.

But even more than its military significance, it was a key theater of war for the United States Colored Troops. Across 175 regiments, the USCT was made up primarily of African Americans looking to do their part to ensure President Abraham Lincoln's forces – and his recent Emancipation Proclamation – won the war.

The story of the Battle of Forks Road is an important snapshot of the role African Americans played in a war that would ultimately decide their future, and showed how they were on the frontlines even if that wasn't how history always remembered it.

Joining the episode to tell the story of the USCT and the Battle of Forks Road is Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., a local historian and author who named the battle following his research on the grounds which are now home to the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"Glory at Wilmington: The Battle of Forks Road," by Chris E. Fonvielle Jr.
"Black Soldiers in the Civil War" project, National Archives
Cameron Art Museum, Battle of Forks Road literature
Civil War military records for USCT troops

Long forgotten by history, the Battle of Forks Road was the last domino to fall before Wilmington was captured by Union forces in the final year of the Civil War.
But even more than its military significance, it was a key theater of war for the United States Colored Troops. Across 175 regiments, the USCT was made up primarily of African Americans looking to do their part to ensure President Abraham Lincoln's forces &ndash; and his recent Emancipation Proclamation &ndash; won the war.
The story of the Battle of Forks Road is an important snapshot of the role African Americans played in a war that would ultimately decide their future, and showed how they were on the frontlines even if that wasn't how history always remembered it.
Joining the episode to tell the story of the USCT and the Battle of Forks Road is Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., a local historian and author who named the battle following his research on the grounds which are now home to the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"Glory at Wilmington: The Battle of Forks Road," by Chris E. Fonvielle Jr.</li>
<li>"Black Soldiers in the Civil War" project, National Archives</li>
<li>Cameron Art Museum, Battle of Forks Road literature</li>
<li>Civil War military records for USCT troops</li>
</ul>

The story of the Battle of Forks Road in Wilmington is an important snapshot of the role the U.S. Colored Troops played in a war that would ultimately decide their future, and showed how they were on the frontlines even if that wasn't how history always remembered it.

U.S. Colored Troops and the Battle of Forks Road

They were inseparable in life and they were inseparable in death.

Whoever said a dog is man's best friend would have certainly smiled at the bond between Capt. William Ellerbrock and his dog, Boss, both of whom lived in Wilmington in the late 1800s.

The pair would become the lone victims of a vicious blaze in downtown Wilmington in April 1880, victims of circumstance who died committed to unwavering heroism. But their story is bigger than just its tragic end. It speaks to the community of Wilmington and the bravery its residents have shown in its moments of need.

Joining this episode is frequent guest Chris E. Fonvielle Jr, a local historian and author of the new book "Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear." Chris stops by to help tell Ellerbrock and Boss' story, as well as detail the origins of his book, which is now available to buy.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear," by Chris E. Fonvielle Jr.
The Wilmington Daily Review, April 1880 editions
The Wilmington Morning Star, 1880 and 1881 editions

They were inseparable in life and they were inseparable in death.
Whoever said a dog is man's best friend would have certainly smiled at the bond between Capt. William Ellerbrock and his dog, Boss, both of whom lived in Wilmington in the late 1800s.
The pair would become the lone victims of a vicious blaze in downtown Wilmington in April 1880, victims of circumstance who died committed to unwavering heroism. But their story is bigger than just its tragic end. It speaks to the community of Wilmington and the bravery its residents have shown in its moments of need.
Joining this episode is frequent guest Chris E. Fonvielle Jr, a local historian and author of the new book "Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear." Chris stops by to help tell Ellerbrock and Boss' story, as well as detail the origins of his book, which is now available to buy.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear," by Chris E. Fonvielle Jr.</li>
<li>The Wilmington Daily Review, April 1880 editions</li>
<li>The Wilmington Morning Star, 1880 and 1881 editions</li>
</ul>

Capt. William Ellerbrock and his dog, Boss, were in inseparable in Wilmington in 1880 when they became the lone victims of a vicious fire that sealed their fate and solidified their bond in history.

Ellerbrock and Boss: Faithful Unto Death

Black Thursday: Dec. 15, 1955.

To shock of Wilmington, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announced it would be ending its century-long relationship with the city, where it operated its headquarters in 1900, and moving to a new city.

It was a devastating day that provided a harsh period to a massive legacy for the railroad in Wilmington, an industry that put the region on the map and thousands of its residents to work.

In recognition of the 65th anniversary of Black Thursday, Cape Fear Unearthed is closing out 2020 with an episode on the steamrolling history of the railroad in Wilmington. Starting with the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Company in 1834, the episode weaves through the next century of local challengers, mergers and an in-depth look at the incredible scale of the railroad’s local presence.

Joining the episode is special guest Holli Saperstein, the executive director of the Wilmington Railroad Museum.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"Building a Great Railroad: A History of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company," by Glenn Hoffman
"Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten," by Beverly Tetterton
Wilmington Morning Star, Dec. 16, 1955
Wilmington Railroad Museum exhibits

Black Thursday: Dec. 15, 1955.
To shock of Wilmington, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announced it would be ending its century-long relationship with the city, where it operated its headquarters in 1900, and moving to a new city.
It was a devastating day that provided a harsh period to a massive legacy for the railroad in Wilmington, an industry that put the region on the map and thousands of its residents to work.
In recognition of the 65th anniversary of Black Thursday, Cape Fear Unearthed is closing out 2020 with an episode on the steamrolling history of the railroad in Wilmington. Starting with the Wilmington &amp; Weldon Railroad Company in 1834, the episode weaves through the next century of local challengers, mergers and an in-depth look at the incredible scale of the railroad&rsquo;s local presence.
Joining the episode is special guest Holli Saperstein, the executive director of the Wilmington Railroad Museum.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"Building a Great Railroad: A History of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company," by Glenn Hoffman</li>
<li>"Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten," by Beverly Tetterton</li>
<li>Wilmington Morning Star, Dec. 16, 1955</li>
<li>Wilmington Railroad Museum exhibits</li>
</ul>

On Dec. 15, 1955, a day known locally as the Black Thursday, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announced it was ending its century-long relationship with the city, putting an end to an industry that put the region on the map and thousands of its residents to work.

Black Thursday: The Exodus of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

For more than 80 years, Wilmington had the ultimate icon of the holidays right in its backyard.

The World's Largest Living Christmas attracted tens of thousands of visitors every year to marvel at its height and outstretching branches, draped in lights and ornaments galore.

The tree was centerpiece of the holidays for the Cape Fear, and it's service to the community traces through World War II, the mid-century prosperity, the Christmas tree competition of the 1980s and the changing relationship between Wilmington residents and its public places.

This week, we look at how the tree came to be, what happen that drew in its devoted fans and why it is gone? We will also share new information about the latest effort to recreate the community symbol of the World's Largest Living Christmas.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"Stories Old and New of the Cape Fear Region," by Louis T. Moore
"O Christmas Tree," by Chris E. Fonvielle Jr. for Salt Magazine (Nov. 30, 2018)
Wilmington Morning Star editions, 1928-2015
"The State" magazine, Dec. 21, 1946, pgs. 8-9
"History of Christmas Trees," by HISTORY editors, https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees

For more than 80 years, Wilmington had the ultimate icon of the holidays right in its backyard.
The World's Largest Living Christmas attracted tens of thousands of visitors every year to marvel at its height and outstretching branches, draped in lights and ornaments galore.
The tree was centerpiece of the holidays for the Cape Fear, and it's service to the community traces through World War II, the mid-century prosperity, the Christmas tree competition of the 1980s and the changing relationship between Wilmington residents and its public places.
This week, we look at how the tree came to be, what happen that drew in its devoted fans and why it is gone? We will also share new information about the latest effort to recreate the community symbol of the World's Largest Living Christmas.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"Stories Old and New of the Cape Fear Region," by Louis T. Moore</li>
<li>"O Christmas Tree," by Chris E. Fonvielle Jr. for Salt Magazine (Nov. 30, 2018)</li>
<li>Wilmington Morning Star editions, 1928-2015</li>
<li>"The State" magazine, Dec. 21, 1946, pgs. 8-9</li>
<li>"History of Christmas Trees," by HISTORY editors, https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>

From 1928 to 2012, a 75-foot-tall, 110-foot-wide live oak standing in the former Hilton Park north of downtown Wilmington held the title of the World’s Largest Living Christmas. Over eight decades, the tree would become the epicenter of the Cape Fear's holiday season.

The World's Largest Living Christmas Tree

On the morning of Nov. 11, 1898, Wilmington was a city in shock.

The day prior, chaos reigned on the streets when a mob of armed white supremacists unleashed intimidation, threats and gunfire on the Black residents of Wilmington.

In the third episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington in the days and years after Nov. 10, 1898.

What happened to the Black residents who fled or were banished from the city, many of them spending days hidden in fear in Wilmington swamps and cemeteries? How did the newly seized local government respond to the day of violence and attempt to restore order in an unruly city? And how did the events of 1898 lead to widespread legislative, economic, culture and societal changes that persisted throughout the state for decades and are still being dealt with today.

Joining the episode are LeRae Umfleet, the author of "A Day of Blood" and lead research of North Carolina's commission on 1898; Cynthia Brown, historian of St. Stephens AME Church in Wilmington; and David Cecelski, historian and co-author of "Democracy Betrayed."

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot," by LeRae Umfleet
"Wilmington's Life: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy," by David Zucchino
"Democracy Betrayed," edited by David Cecelski and Timothy Tyson.
"Wilmington on Fire" (2015, dir. Christopher Everett
Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'état of 1898 (an interactive timeline exhibit), CapeFearMuseum.com

On the morning of Nov. 11, 1898, Wilmington was a city in shock.
The day prior, chaos reigned on the streets when a mob of armed white supremacists unleashed intimidation, threats and gunfire on the Black residents of Wilmington.
In the third episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington in the days and years after Nov. 10, 1898.
What happened to the Black residents who fled or were banished from the city, many of them spending days hidden in fear in Wilmington swamps and cemeteries? How did the newly seized local government respond to the day of violence and attempt to restore order in an unruly city? And how did the events of 1898 lead to widespread legislative, economic, culture and societal changes that persisted throughout the state for decades and are still being dealt with today.
Joining the episode are LeRae Umfleet, the author of "A Day of Blood" and lead research of North Carolina's commission on 1898; Cynthia Brown, historian of St. Stephens AME Church in Wilmington; and David Cecelski, historian and co-author of "Democracy Betrayed."
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot," by LeRae Umfleet</li>
<li>"Wilmington's Life: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy," by David Zucchino</li>
<li>"Democracy Betrayed," edited by David Cecelski and Timothy Tyson.</li>
<li>"Wilmington on Fire" (2015, dir. Christopher Everett</li>
<li>Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'&eacute;tat of 1898 (an interactive timeline exhibit), CapeFearMuseum.com</li>
</ul>

In the third episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington in the days and years after Nov. 10, 1898.

Unearthing 1898, Part 3: The Aftermath

On the morning of Nov. 10, 1898, hell jolted loose in Wilmington, as it was later described.

Chaos filled the streets as a mob of armed white men swept across the city, burning The Daily Record 

In the second episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington on Nov. 10, 1898, from sunup to sundown. How did the day of violence and fear begin and how did the agenda of white supremacy sweep across Wilmington? What actions were taken by the white residents of the city and what horrors were its Black residents forced to endure?

Joining the episode are LeRae Umfleet, the author of "A Day of Blood" and lead research of North Carolina's commission on 1898; David Zucchino, author of "Wilmington's Lie;" and Christopher Everett, director of "Wilmington on Fire."

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot," by LeRae Umfleet
"Wilmington's Life: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy," by David Zucchino
"Democracy Betrayed," edited by David Cecelski and Timothy Tyson.
"Wilmington on Fire" (2015, dir. Christopher Everett
Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'état of 1898 Timeline of Events, CapeFearMuseum.com

On the morning of Nov. 10, 1898, hell jolted loose in Wilmington, as it was later described.
Chaos filled the streets as a mob of armed white men swept across the city, burning The Daily Record&nbsp;
In the second episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington on Nov. 10, 1898, from sunup to sundown. How did the day of violence and fear begin and how did the agenda of white supremacy sweep across Wilmington? What actions were taken by the white residents of the city and what horrors were its Black residents forced to endure?
Joining the episode are LeRae Umfleet, the author of "A Day of Blood" and lead research of North Carolina's commission on 1898; David Zucchino, author of "Wilmington's Lie;" and Christopher Everett, director of "Wilmington on Fire."
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot," by LeRae Umfleet</li>
<li>"Wilmington's Life: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy," by David Zucchino</li>
<li>"Democracy Betrayed," edited by David Cecelski and Timothy Tyson.</li>
<li>"Wilmington on Fire" (2015, dir. Christopher Everett</li>
<li>Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'&eacute;tat of 1898 Timeline of Events, CapeFearMuseum.com</li>
</ul>

The second episode of "Unearthing 1898" explores Wilmington on Nov. 10, 1898 from Wilmington on Nov. 10, 1898, from sunup to sundown, discussing how the white supremacists carried out the massacre and coup that shocked and forever changed the city.

Unearthing 1898, Part 2: The Massacre

On the morning of Nov. 10, 1898, Wilmington awoke to violence in the streets.

A white supremacist mob had started the morning by marching through the city, burning a Black-run newspaper and eventually killing Black citizens in the streets before overthrowing the local government.

But to understand the truly horrific motivations behind the 1898 Wilmington Massacre, we have to first explore what set the stage for it.

In the first episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington from the end of the Civil War through the Election of 1898, exploring how the city became a majority Black community, why it was an example of racial progress in the country, how a political shift in power terrified white Democrats desperate to hold onto control, and the ways they set in motion a plan to steal that power back through duplicitous and downright murderous means.

Joining the episode are LeRae Umfleet, the author of "A Day of Blood" and lead research of North Carolina's commission on 1898; Jan Davidson, historian of the Cape Fear Museum; and Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., a historian and author.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot," by LeRae Umfleet
"Wilmington's Life: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy," by David Zucchino
"Democracy Betrayed," edited by David Cecelski and Timothy Tyson.
"Wilmington on Fire" (2015, dir. Christopher Everett
Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'état of 1898 Timeline of Events, CapeFearMuseum.com

On the morning of Nov. 10, 1898, Wilmington awoke to violence in the streets.
A white supremacist mob had started the morning by marching through the city, burning a Black-run newspaper and eventually killing Black citizens in the streets before overthrowing the local government.
But to understand the truly horrific motivations behind the 1898 Wilmington Massacre, we have to first explore what set the stage for it.
In the first episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington from the end of the Civil War through the Election of 1898, exploring how the city became a majority Black community, why it was an example of racial progress in the country, how a political shift in power terrified white Democrats desperate to hold onto control, and the ways they set in motion a plan to steal that power back through duplicitous and downright murderous means.
Joining the episode are LeRae Umfleet, the author of "A Day of Blood" and lead research of North Carolina's commission on 1898; Jan Davidson, historian of the Cape Fear Museum; and Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., a historian and author.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot," by LeRae Umfleet</li>
<li>"Wilmington's Life: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy," by David Zucchino</li>
<li>"Democracy Betrayed," edited by David Cecelski and Timothy Tyson.</li>
<li>"Wilmington on Fire" (2015, dir. Christopher Everett</li>
<li>Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'&eacute;tat of 1898 Timeline of Events, CapeFearMuseum.com</li>
</ul>

In the first episode of "Unearthing 1898," host Hunter Ingram and guests look at Wilmington from the end of the Civil War through the Election of 1898, setting the stage for the massacre and coup that would erupt in the city on Nov. 10, 1898.

Unearthing 1898, Part 1: The Campaign

Lula's Pub is a downtown Wilmington bar beloved for its underground aesthetic, its low-key atmosphere and its ghost story, which tells of a former slave killed on the property who now greets guests in mirrors or dark corners.

Venture down a dark, cramped hallway and into this subterranean hideaway that's lit with string lights and neon signs. It's a small communal space, but it's legend of the man who haunts the property is one that has stood the test of time.

Still, it begs the question, is the story of Cooter true? And what strange encounters have happened on the property, itself a story of historic progress in downtown Wilmington?

We tell the story of Cooter and the property in this week's installment of A Cape Fear Unearthed Halloween. 

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"Pub Crawl Wilmington," Wilmington.Tours app by Java Dog Press
"Ghosts of Old Wilmington," by John Hirchak
Wilmington Morning Star articles

Lula's Pub is a downtown Wilmington bar beloved for its underground aesthetic, its low-key atmosphere and its ghost story, which tells of a former slave killed on the property who now greets guests in mirrors or dark corners.
Venture down a dark, cramped hallway and into this subterranean hideaway that's lit with string lights and neon signs. It's a small communal space, but it's legend of the man who haunts the property is one that has stood the test of time.
Still, it begs the question, is the story of Cooter true? And what strange encounters have happened on the property, itself a story of historic progress in downtown Wilmington?
We tell the story of Cooter and the property in this week's installment of A Cape Fear Unearthed Halloween.&nbsp;
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"Pub Crawl Wilmington," Wilmington.Tours app by Java Dog Press</li>
<li>"Ghosts of Old Wilmington," by John Hirchak</li>
<li>Wilmington Morning Star articles</li>
</ul>

Lula's Pub is a downtown Wilmington bar beloved for its underground aesthetic, its low-key atmosphere and its ghost story, which tells of a former slave killed on the property who now greets guests in mirrors or dark corners. It's just one of the many historic buildings tied to haunted tales in Wilmington.

Legend and Liquor: The Haunting of Lula's Pub

Lizzie Turlington was a promising leader in North Carolina's deaf mute community in 1886 when she was murdered in the woods outside of Raleigh.

The Wilmington native was shot once in the head by the man who had taken her for a leisurely ride that Friday afternoon in December – her fiancé Walter Bingham.

Turlington's story became famous as the manhunt for Bingham unfolded into the new year, one in which they were supposed to get married. But it became infamous when his name was engraved on her gravestone at Wilmington's Oakdale Cemetery, under the words "Murdered By."

This week's return of A Cape Fear Unearthed Halloween revisits the murder that shocked North Carolina 134 years ago.

Who were Turlington and Bingham? What happened on that lonely road outside Raleigh on Dec. 17, 1886? Why did her family want to etch their fateful encounter into stone forever?

WARNING: This episode includes some graphic details that may not be suitable for young listeners.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
Wilmington Morning Star editions from Dec. 1886-Mar. 1891
"Is There Any Connection Between Deaf-Mutism and Insanity? The Case of Walter L. Bingham," by Dr. Eugene Grissom, American Journal of Insanity, Vol. 44, Issue 2, Oct. 1887
Raleigh Weekly Chronicle, Jan. 1887

Lizzie Turlington was a promising leader in&nbsp;North Carolina's deaf mute community&nbsp;in 1886 when she was murdered in the woods outside of Raleigh.
The Wilmington native was shot once in the head by the man who had taken her for a leisurely ride that Friday afternoon in December &ndash; her&nbsp;fianc&eacute; Walter Bingham.
Turlington's story became famous as the manhunt for Bingham unfolded into the new year, one in which they were supposed to get married. But it became infamous when his name was engraved on&nbsp;her gravestone at Wilmington's Oakdale Cemetery, under the words "Murdered By."
This week's return of A Cape Fear Unearthed Halloween revisits the murder that shocked North Carolina 134 years ago.
Who were Turlington and Bingham? What happened on that lonely road outside Raleigh on Dec. 17, 1886? Why did her family want to etch their fateful encounter into stone forever?
WARNING: This episode includes some graphic details that may not be suitable for young listeners.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>Wilmington Morning Star editions from Dec. 1886-Mar. 1891</li>
<li>"Is There Any Connection Between Deaf-Mutism and Insanity? The Case of Walter L. Bingham," by Dr. Eugene Grissom, American Journal of Insanity, Vol. 44, Issue 2, Oct. 1887</li>
<li>Raleigh Weekly Chronicle, Jan. 1887</li>
</ul>

Lizzie Turlington's murder was famous in 1886, but it was made infamous by the Oakdale Cemetery gravestone in Wilmington that features the names of both the young woman buried beneath it and the man who killer her.

A Murder Etched in Stone

In 1791, George Washington, just two years into his presidency, set out on a tour of the Southern States. Nearly 120 years later, William Howard Taft celebrated his first year in office with a tour of 33 states and territories.

On each trip, the presidents took time to stop into Wilmington, where they were welcomed with massive celebrations and enthusiastic citizens.

Three other presidents – James Monroe, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore – also made stops into Wilmington during or immediately after their terms in offices.

Ahead of the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 3, this episode of Cape Fear Unearthed dives deep into each of these five historic visits from the presidents of the United States of America.

What brought them here? What did the city have planned for each of their visits? And what did their journeys to Wilmington say about the time in which they served as commander in chief?

As the nation prepares to head to the polls in November, please make sure that you are registered to vote. Visit Vote.gov to learn how and to find your polling place.

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.

Sources:
"Chronicles of the Cape Fear River: 1662-1916," by James Sprunt
"Presidents who have visited Wilmington, N.C.: Washington, Monroe, Polk, Fillmore, Taft" (souvenir booklet), by Iredell Meares (1909)
Wilmington Morning Star editions from November 1909

In 1791, George Washington, just two years into his presidency, set out on a tour of the Southern States. Nearly 120 years later, William Howard Taft celebrated his first year in office with a tour of 33 states and territories.
On each trip, the presidents took time to stop into Wilmington, where they were welcomed with massive celebrations and enthusiastic citizens.
Three other presidents &ndash; James Monroe, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore &ndash; also made stops into Wilmington during or immediately after their terms in offices.
Ahead of the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 3, this episode of Cape Fear Unearthed dives deep into each of these five historic visits from the presidents of the United States of America.
What brought them here? What did the city have planned for each of their visits? And what did their journeys to Wilmington say about the time in which they served as commander in chief?
As the nation prepares to head to the polls in November, please make sure that you are registered to vote. Visit Vote.gov to learn how and to find your polling place.
Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish.
The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry, Tidewater Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, and Cape Fear Pharmacy.
Sources:
<ul>
<li>"Chronicles of the Cape Fear River: 1662-1916," by James Sprunt</li>
<li>"Presidents who have visited Wilmington, N.C.: Washington, Monroe, Polk, Fillmore, Taft" (souvenir booklet), by Iredell Meares (1909)</li>
<li>Wilmington Morning Star editions from November 1909</li>
</ul>

Five presidents – Washington, Monroe, Polk, Fillmore and Taft – all visited Wilmington for short trips between 1791 and 1909, drawing huge crowds and making history in the Port City. For the latest episode of the podcast, we revisit each of those stops into Wilmington for a little presidential history in an ever-important election year.

Washington, Taft and Wilmington's Presidential Visits

Cape Fear Unearthed by Hunter Ingram

The Cape Fear Unearthed podcast presents, "Unearthing 1898," a special series detailing the events before, during and after the tragedy of Nov. 10, 1898 in Wilmington, NC.

On Nov. 10, 1898, a mob of white supremacists led an armed campaign to seize control of the local government and suppress the progress of the Black community through intimidation and outright murder.

In addition to the violent events of the Wilmington Massacre, the loss of life and institution of fear that gripped the city for years to come robbed Wilmington of its progressive status as a place of Black opportunity. To this day, the number of Black residents killed or run out of Wilmington is still not accurately known.

To tell the expansive story of 1898, Cape Fear Unearthed host Hunter Ingram is joined by seven special guests across three episodes, each of which will feature a conversation with a panel of experts that takes listeners through Wilmington’s darkest chapter.

Among the guests featured are LeRae Umfleet, lead researcher for the state's commission on 1898 and author of "A Day of Blood;" Jan Davidson, historian for the Cape Fear Museum; Chris E. Fonvielle Jr, local historian and author; Christopher Everett, director of "Wilmington on Fire;" David Zucchino, author of "Wilmington's Lie;" Cynthia Brown,  historian of St. Stephen AME Church; and David Cecelski, historian and co-author of "Democracy Betrayed."

The Cape Fear Unearthed podcast presents, "Unearthing 1898," a special series detailing the events before, during and after the tragedy of Nov. 10, 1898 in Wilmington, NC.
On Nov. 10, 1898, a mob of white supremacists led an armed campaign to seize&nbsp;control of the local government and suppress the progress of the Black community through intimidation and outright murder.
In addition to the violent events of the Wilmington Massacre, the loss of life and institution of fear that gripped the city for years to come robbed Wilmington of its progressive status as a place of Black opportunity. To this day, the number of Black residents killed or run out of Wilmington is still not accurately known.
To tell the expansive story of 1898, Cape Fear Unearthed host Hunter Ingram is joined by seven special guests across three episodes, each of which will feature a conversation with a panel of experts that takes listeners through Wilmington&rsquo;s darkest chapter.
Among the guests featured are LeRae Umfleet, lead researcher for the state's commission on 1898 and author of "A Day of Blood;" Jan Davidson, historian for the Cape Fear Museum; Chris E. Fonvielle Jr, local historian and author; Christopher Everett, director of "Wilmington on Fire;" David Zucchino, author of "Wilmington's Lie;" Cynthia Brown, &nbsp;historian of St. Stephen AME Church; and David Cecelski, historian and co-author of "Democracy Betrayed."

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