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Welcome aboard "Showboat," USS NORTH CAROLINA, BB55, the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II. We'll discover the stories of an extraordinary ship that steamed into history, what makes her tick, keeps her going, and her vital contributions today. In 2020, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA received a NORTH CAROLINA CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for NC CARES has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan.
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
About this episode: History repurposed with Edwards Inc.
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In the second episode of this series, Battleship Programs Director Danielle Wallace talks with Shawn Burch and Justin Avery of Edwards Inc., a local business that is creating a line of imaginative products with original Battleship steel.
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The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com.
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