Burnett-Eaton
Museum
Foundation
Proud to be
Standing
So Much More
Than a Museum
The Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation not only operates the first and only museum of African-American history in Wilmington, but is also an authentic community-based organization leading efforts in violence prevention, cultural and historical awareness, and community outreach.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024-2025 Kwanzaa Market and Celebration
Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
St. Mark's Jackson Hall
600 Grace St. Wilmington, NC
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
We welcome your participation as a sponsor or vendor at our Kwanzaa celebration, happening from December 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025 at Jackson Hall in Wilmington, NC supporting education and economic empowerment initiatives for the African American Community. Thank you.
In observance of Kwanzaa's 4th principle, Ujamma, we urge vendors, merchants, entrepreneurs, businesses, and community stakeholders to adopt cooperative economics, enhancing social economic productivity within the African American Community. Winston Churchill's wisdom reminds us, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
Please download, complete, and send in a Vendor Application (PDF) if you would like to participate as a vendor.
RECENT EVENTS
Native American Heritage Month
Celebration
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024
Mosley-Cooper Heritage House
815 N 6th St. Wilmington, NC
5:00 PM
Join Hands to Prevent Violence
2024 Youth Art-Essay Program
Art Essay Exhibit & Reception
Nov 8, 2024
Davis Center at Maides Park
5-6:30 PM
The Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation and the Derrick Davis Community Center at Maides Park, Wilmington, NC, joined hands to prevent violence through an art essay program.
Youth 5-12 years old participated in an after school activity during the month of October and November. A special thank you to Monica, and a big congratulations to the participants! They all did a wonderful job.
Photos from earlier events are available on our Photo Gallery page.
BEMF in the News
Our foundation is an official African-American Historic site recognized by the National Park Service's Civil Rights Network!
View original article at the National Parks Service website
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