october 18th, 2025
1:00 pm
Live Oaks Estate
7527 Masonboro Sound Road
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Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve Fund cordially invites you to attend a fundraiser for the bellamy musuem
History on the Half Shell
Food, drinks, music, entertainment, auctions, and more….. See below for details!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon under the Spanish moss at the historic Live Oaks Estate! The Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve Fund invites you to Oysters Under the Oaks, a lively celebration of Southern heritage, music, and preservation benefitting Bellamy Mansion.
Enjoy a classic oyster roast, delicious coastal fare, and live music on the lawn, all set beneath the sweeping branches of Wilmington’s iconic live oaks. Sip, savor, and sway to the sounds of local musicians while supporting a meaningful cause—preserving and protecting our region’s cultural landmarks.
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History on the Half Shell: A Bellamy Museum Benefit
jOIN US FOR
Bubba Temple
OYSTER ROAST PROVIDER
Tideline String Band
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Cook's Mill Whiskey
TASTING COCKTAIL BY
tHE cAUSE
The Bellamy Mansion Museum is an iconic historic site located in downtown Wilmington, NC. Built between 1859 and 1861, the mansion and slave quarters on site are leading examples of regional antebellum architecture. The site was home to the Bellamy family and the enslaved people who lived and worked there. Today, the museum offers guided tours, exhibitions, and public programs that explore Southern history, architecture, race, and historic preservation. With its restored buildings, lush gardens, and rich storytelling, the Bellamy Museum stands as a vital piece of North Carolina's complex and layered past. Proceeds from this event support the museum’s mission to preserve this landmark and educate future generations about the region’s rich and diverse history.
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The Bellamy mUSUEM
the host
Committed to providing a place for charitable fundraising while preserving a historical landmark. The Italian Renaissance house itself was built in 1913 by Henry Bacon, famed architect of the Lincoln Memorial, among many other notable works. Live Oaks was a summer playground in the early 20th century, hosting the likes of the Vanderbilts and Astors as frequent visitors.
Live Oaks Inspire & Preserve Fund
the live auction
A DINNER
AT
LIVE OAKS ESTATE
A 3-HOUR CHARTER ON A 65-FT YACHT
AFTERNOON TEA ON THE PORCH OF LIVE OAKS ESTATE
and more
