New museum dedicated to exploring the history of the 1898 Wilmington massacre opens [Video]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A new museum has opened in Wilmington dedicated to exploring the impacts of the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coup, focusing on its ramifications on civil rights and democracy.

Leigh Carter, founder of the Wilmington 1898 Museum for Healing, Education, and Democracy, says the museum aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the events of 1898 and their ongoing impact.

“We are committed to crafting an educational experience that both inspires and provokes thought,” Carter said.

William Buster, Lead Consultant for the development of the museum, said he learned very quickly the legacy and impact of the 1898 coup d’état and massacre.

“It still weighs on the New Hanover and Wilmington communities. The time for healing is now,” Buster said.

The museum will not only serve as a center for historical education, but also as a community space aimed to bridge historical divides.

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