Latimer House

Latimer House On the corner of 3rd & Orange in historic downtown Wilmington sits the house, the enslaved quarters, the garden, & the archive.

Together, we are the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society, keeping the past present & presenting the past to all since 1956. Night tours are also available every other Saturday evening at 8:30pm.

We look forward to welcoming CFCWRT tonight!
05/29/2026

We look forward to welcoming CFCWRT tonight!

Let us know which one you are in the comments! 😌
05/29/2026

Let us know which one you are in the comments! 😌


Here's a fun article about Victorian Hair Jewelry, including an interview with the Latimer House's very own Catherine Fa...
05/29/2026

Here's a fun article about Victorian Hair Jewelry, including an interview with the Latimer House's very own Catherine Fahey! ☺️


05/27/2026

Happened to look out of my office window and I'm pretty sure there's been a rift in the space time continuum.

05/26/2026

☕ Basic tea party etiquette from the era

An ode to the delicate yarrow and feverfew gracing our garden.
05/25/2026

An ode to the delicate yarrow and feverfew gracing our garden.

More from Sloop Point - We met up with the president and other officers of the 1865 Society of Pender County. Their work...
05/23/2026

More from Sloop Point - We met up with the president and other officers of the 1865 Society of Pender County. Their work extends far beyond their annual Juneteenth celebration - check out their website for more: https://the1865societyofpendercounty.com/

Shadows in the Parlor: History Meets the ParanormalMay 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmIs Latimer House the most haunted spot in W...
05/21/2026

Shadows in the Parlor: History Meets the Paranormal
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Is Latimer House the most haunted spot in Wilmington? Learn the truth behind the tales and legends, explore the Victorians’s obsession with the supernatural, and interact with trusted paranormal investigators. (Carolina's Unknown Paranormal Research Team).

Please note that this is an immersive experience in which guests (12 yrs+) can choose to engage in paranormal investigation during guided moments inside the home.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.
$25

Always glad to promote our friends over at the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts, who have two shows at the Wilson Ce...
05/20/2026

Always glad to promote our friends over at the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts, who have two shows at the Wilson Center on June 6th celebrating America 250 and US history!

Address

126 South Third Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19107620492

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