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The Federation of N.C. Historical Societies Presents the 2021 Albert Ray Newsome Award to the Southport Historical Society for Excellence in Local History

 A local historical group’s swift adoption of technology and social media promotion of its programming has been rewarded.

The Southport Historical Society will receive the 2021 Albert Ray Newsome Award from the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies. The Southport Historical Society was chosen for its quantity and variety of high-quality virtual and hybrid programs since March 2020.

Pastor Who Wrote Eyewitness Account of 1898 Wilmington Coup To Be Honored With Historical Marker

A pastor who wrote a key eyewitness account of 1898 Wilmington Coup soon will be recognized with a new North Carolina Highway Historical Marker in Wilmington.

The marker honoring the Rev. J. Allen Kirk, who was a leader in the African American community in the port city, will be unveiled on the anniversary of the coup. Kirk was pastor of the prominent Central Baptist Church, now known as Central Baptist Missionary Church, the oldest African American church in Wilmington.