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
6th Annual Juneteenth Community Reunion & Black Music Celebration
Friday, June 26th, 2026
5pm - 8pm
North 7th Street
Between Walnut & Red Cross St.
Terah Shelton Harris Book Signing and Meet & Greet
February 26, 2026
6pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jackson Hall
600 Grace St. 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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