Federal Point Historic Preservation Society
1121-A N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
ph: 910-458-0502
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Where is Federal Point?
Federal Point is the large peninsula that divides the Cape Fear River from the Atlantic Ocean. Located south of Wilmington, NC, it encompasses the Towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach as well as the unincorporated areas of Seabreeze and Monkey Junction. The area is also sometimes called "Pleasure Island."
- People began calling it Federal Point in the 1790's in honor of the new federal government and the ratification of the United States Constitution by North Carolina in 1789. A map engraved by Joshua Potts about 1797 shows Federal Point by name. During the Civil War it was re-named Confederate Point but after five long years of war, the name reverted to Federal Point again.
What is the Federal Point
HIstoric Preservation Society?
The Federal Point Historic Preservation Society was formed on March 28, 1994, for the purpose of bringing together persons interested in the history of Federal Point Township and who wished to make a contribution in documenting and preserving North Carolina history. Through historic research, surveys, public education, markers, plaques, publications, structure identification, National Register nominations, genealogical research, and legislative lobbying, our preservation society hopes to preserve, document, and present the history of our area.
What is the Federal Point History Center?
The Federal Point History Center is located on the south edge of the Town of Carolina Beach Municipal complex. The small building leased from the Town of Carolina Beach includes museum displays on local history, a research library and archives, and a gift shop. The History Center is open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Individuals and groups are welcome to come explore the history and culture of this unique area.
For detailed directions and a map see our Contacts Page.
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Phone: 910-458-0502
Mailing Address:
- P.O. Box 623, CB, NC 28428
Street Address:
- 1121-A N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
E-mail:
Hours:
- Tuesday 10-4
- Friday: 10-4
- Saturday 10-4
Copyright 2010 Federal Point Historic Preservation Society. All rights reserved.
1121-A N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
ph: 910-458-0502
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