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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

African American History Month Celebration

February 15, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm
318 South 7th St, Wilmington, NC

RECENT EVENTS

2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service

Jan. 20, 2025
St. Mark's Jackson Hall
600 Grace St. Wilmington, NC
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Education & Love for the Community
The Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation thanks you for your volunteer effort in helping to deliver breakfast to the shut-in and welcomed those who join in the commemoration and day long activities, education and walking tour. The winter wraps were appreciated by those who received them, and on time for Wilmington’s winter snow and wind chill.


MLK Children's Art at the morning breakfast

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

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


View original article on starnews.com (paywall)
View full-size clipping

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