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Burgwin-Wright Museum House
Burgwin-Wright Museum House Review
The house General Cornwallis used as his headquarters in April 1781 was built in 1770 on the foundations of a jail. After a fine, furnished restoration, this colonial gentleman's town house was turned into a museum that includes seven distinct period gardens.
- Address: 224 Market St., Downtown, Wilmington, NC, 28401 | Map It
- Phone: 910/762-0570
- Cost: $10
- Hours: Tues.--Sat. 10--4. Closed Jan
- Website: www.burgwinwrighthouse.com
- Location: Wilmington
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