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
19th Annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11am - 4pm
Leland Cultural Arts Center
1212 Magnolia Village Way
Leland, NC
Hurricane Isaias rain did not stop members of the Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation from participating in the Brunswick County Intercultural Festival.
The day was filled with a variety of entertainment, food, art from different countries. The youth visited each table with their passport to be signed. Our museum members represented many nations in Africa.
6th Annual Juneteenth Community Reunion & Black Music Celebration
Friday, June 26th, 2026
5pm - 8pm
North 7th Street
Between Walnut & Red Cross St.
Heartfelt gratitude for an uplifting experience. For more information on how you can get involved, contact spellerislah@yahoo.com.
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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