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The USS North Carolina Battleship Commission announced the unveiling of new, advanced illumination for the ship, debuting Friday, November 8, to kick off the 2024 Veteran’s Day weekend.Viewers on The Riverwalk in downtown Wilmington will be the first to witness this historic event. This advancement upgrades the Port City’s evening viewshed, allowing the Battleship to maintain its visual impact along the Cape Fear River.
"Light the Legacy" will begin at 5:30 p.m., illuminating the Battleship superstructure with a demonstration of the uplighting capabilities. The light cycle will repeat into the evening to give audiences several opportunities to view the entire sequence. The best views will be available along The Riverwalk anywhere the Battleship is visible. Custom travel binoculars will be available as giveaways through the Battleship and our local partners. Keep an eye on the Battleship’s social media to learn about scoring this archival keepsake.
The Battleship team installed the system engineered by IlluminFX. The series of lights produce subtle illumination of the superstructure to create visual interest for locals and tourists alike.
“Light the Legacy is the latest innovation to support the Battleship’s mission to honor North Carolina’s veterans while enhancing the ship’s ability to serve as a beacon of hope in America’s first World War II Heritage City,” says Dr. Jay Martin, Executive Director, Battleship North Carolina Memorial.
The long-anticipated project was years in the making, with 16 months of design and installation work funded by the Friends of the Battleship North Carolina and the Kirkpatrick Foundation.
Photo Credit: Eric Alter Photography.
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1 Battleship Rd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401
