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Bricks will be on sale October 1st through November 30th.
Make a mark that lasts forever. Our commemorative bricks let you etch your message into history. Perfect for any occasion, these bricks are a special way to celebrate milestones, honor loved ones, or support our community.
Why You’ll Love it?
🔹Custom Engraving: your brick can be engraved with a special message, name, or date, making it a one-of-a-kind tribute.
🔹 Support a Great Cause: Proceeds from each brick help the Southport Historical Society research, preserve, and share Southport history. We provide more than 30 educational programs annually support two Southport museums ( the Brunswick County Old Jail Museum and Visitor Center), and offer an annual $2000 scholarship to local high students.
🔹Built to Last: Crafted from high-quality, weather-resistant materials, our bricks are designed to endure and keep your message intact for years.
How It Works:
- Start Your Order here!
- Select Your Brick: Choose the size and style that fits your vision.
- Craft Your Message: Personalize your brick with a unique message or dedication.
- Installation & Dedication: Bricks will be proudly installed in front of Fort Johnston, where it will be a lasting part of our community! Bricks will be laid by Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Any further questions you may contact us at:
910/477-3461
Dr. Chris Fonvielle will discuss his new book:
Fort Fisher Illustrated: Art of the Battle
Join us at the Community Center on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 PM
Free: Open to all
DOOR PRIZE: 2 tickets to the 2024 Holiday Home Tour! (must be present to win)
Second Tuesday Talks: Fort Johnston Museum Exhibits
Donna Rountree, curator of the SHS exhibits at Ft. Johnston, will share the history, heritage and culture of Southport through the collection of exhibits presented in the museum.
Date: November 10th
Time: 10 AM at the Harper Library.
Reservations are suggested: 910-457-6237
Southport Suzie’s Speakeasy Series Liz Fuller portrays Jessie Stevens Taylor, Heroine of Hurricane Hazel
Monday, November 25th, 6 – 7 PM at
Southport Suzie’s 4956 Old Long Beach Rd (Big Lots Shopping Center) No reservation need
33rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
Presented by the Southport Historical Society
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 from 11AM – 5 PM
Members-only presale will run from November 11 to 17 (Limit 2 per membership – current membership required)
General Public Sale: November 19th (Limit 4 per purchase)
In case you missed it: select “Play” to see Donnie Joyner, VP of the SHS, discuss the history of the NAACP in Southport and Brunswick County.
We'd like to thank the businesses and organizations that help us to achieve our mission of researching, preserving, and sharing the history of Southport and its environs. Please support them.
ADM Corp., Brunswick Arts Council, Brunswick County Black History Symposium, Brunswick County Civil War Roundtable, Brunswick County Historical Society, City of Southport, Downtown Southport, Inc., Federation of NC Historical Societies, Franklin Square Gallery, Friends of the Library-Southport and Oak Island, Historic Wilmington Foundation, Margaret and James Harper, Jr. Library, John N Smith Restoration and Preservation, Inc., NC Arts Council, NC Maritime Museum-Southport, Port City Java, Ports of Call Bistro, RE/MAX Southern Coast, Ricky Evans Gallery, Robert Ruark Inn, Southport 4th of July Festival, Southport Beautification Committee, Southport Dept. of Community Relations, Southport Magazine, Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, Southport Public Works Dept. Southport Realty, Southport Spring Market, Southport Summer Market, The Adventure Kayak Company, The Brunswick Center at Southport, The Old Baldy Foundation, Inc., The State Port Pilot