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This week in New Hanover County history

— dated historical events for genealogists (battles, acts, surrenders, formations with known dates). Built from our on this day calendar (Monday–Sunday)—not research tips.

Sat Oct 10

  • 1898
    Wilmington white supremacy campaign peaks pre-coup statewide New Hanover County

    1898 white-supremacy campaign intensifies before the November coup.

    October 1898 politics in Wilmington foreshadow the 10 November massacre/coup—use newspapers carefully. See African American research.

    County hub: New Hanover County.