“In every town across Eastern North Carolina, the heart of the place stays the same — whether the tourists are here or gone. That steady, everyday heartbeat is what the Invasion Series is here to show.”
Wilmington’s Invasion
Wilmington, NC, founded in the 1730s and incorporated in 1739, grew from early colonial settlements into North Carolina's largest city by the 19th century, thriving as a vital port on the Cape Fear River, crucial for naval stores and trade, and featuring extensive 19th-century architecture, but also holds a complex history, including its role as a key Confederate port and significant racial unrest, evolving into a modern cultural and tourism hub with strong military ties.
I randomly select towns across Eastern NC to invade. No not like that, just with my camera and lens. My eye looks for the things that build the heart and soul of a downtown area. My hopes are to bring attention to these towns and remind people of where these towns once stood tall and with pride. The history that lives in the streets and in the brick and mortar of every town.
-Jeff
