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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

Historical events and signficance of the wilmington area

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

Wilmington, North Carolina is not just a charming, Southern city.

This beautiful coastal city also offers residents and visitors three

gorgeous island beaches, a downtown that serves as a nightlife

and cultural hotspot and a wealth of historical significance.

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

Wilmington is North Carolina’s most

accessible coastal destination!

Whether you are planning a visit or planning to

Wilmington has everything you would want in a

destination with the added benefit of being rich in

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

Wilmington has three islands that offer miles of

picturesque beachfront. If you looking for a fun and

active day out in the ocean, want to relax and soak up

the sun or enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, there is

a beach for you in Wilmington!

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

CCBY, author James Willamor, https://www.flickr.com/people/bz3rk/

Historic downtown Wilmington, NC offers

countless dining options along with live music,

theater, and a gorgeous Riverwalk boardwalk.

Stroll the historic, cobblestone streets and take

in the city’s rich history. Downtown Wilmington

has a number of historical markers which detail

the city’s long history as well as many historical

buildings.

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

The Wilmington area played an important role in the Revolutionary War. North Carolina Revolutionary forces defeated Southern Loyalists at the Battle of Moores Creek. This victory helped secure increased support for the revolution. Moores Creek Historic Battlefield lies just a few miles outside of Wilmington in Pender County.

CCBY, Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC, https://www.flickr.com/people/statelibrarync/

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The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

Photo courtesy www.WilmingtonandBeaches.com

During the Civil War, Wilmington was an important stronghold for the Confederacy and was supplied by Confederate Blockade Runners who evaded Union forces to bring goods to the Confederate Army via the Cape Fear River.

The defeat of the Confederate Army at the Battle of Fort Fisher was a key turning point in the Civil War.

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CCBY Kiril Kolev, https://www.flickr.com/people/kiril106/

Today’s Wilmington is a vibrant and growing city with Southern roots and modern flare. There is a reason why USA Today named the city it’s Best Riverfront Town.

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There’s a lot to love about Brunswick Forest, but don’t take our word for it- see for yourself! Brunswick Forest is just over the river from beautiful downtown Wilmington, NC, and we’d love it if you came to visit. We’re currently offering a discovery package so interested buyers can see first-hand everything that Brunswick Forest has to offer.

The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community

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A master-planned community near Wilmington, N.C., Brunswick Forest offers luxurious town homes, patio homes, single-family homes, and everything in between. Truly a community that offers something for

everyone, residents can enjoy a wealth of amenities, shopping and dining within walking distance.

Learn more about Brunswick Forest on our website!

The Coastal South’s Fastest Growing Community