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.
RECENT EVENTS
2026 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Children's and Youth Prayer Breakfast and Day of Service
January 19, 2026
1pm - 3pm
Burnette-Eaton Museum Foundation and
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Join Hands to Prevent Violence presented the 9th Annual Children's and Youth Prayer Breakfast and Day of Service, held January 19th, 2026 at Jackson Hall with an opening Prayer for the young participants. and a day of service that included delivering breakfast to the sick and elderly in the community.
After breakfast the youth completed learning activities about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as some attendees left to attend the annual MLK parade began at 11:00am in downtown Wilmington, NC., to commemorate and honor the legacy of the great leader.
After the parade, we returned back on time for the Magic Show. Remember the Golden Rule, "Treat others the way you want to be treated," as we enjoyed the edutainment with cake and hot apple cider.
"Without love, there is no reason to know anyone. For love will, in the end, connect us to our neighbors, our children, and our hearts." - MLK
2025-2026 Kwanzaa Celebration & Marketplace
December 26 - Jan 1, 2026
6pm - 9pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jackson Hall
600 Grace St. Wilmington, NC
Special thank you to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Gregory Congregational United Church of Christ, Quality Life Blueprint, Sokoto House, Candlelight Sponsors, Volunteers, Supporters, and the Burnette-Eaton Museum Foundation Community Kwanzaa Committee of Wilmington, NC.
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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