August 27 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history.
How to get tickets/sign up:
Advanced signup is REQUIRED for Soundings students, as seating is limited. The signup link can be found on the Soundings Canvas Page or at the link below.
This event is free and open to the public. Advanced signup for non-Soundings students is not required, but if you would like to sign up, please use this link.
