August Historic Happy Hour 2025
Historic Happy Hour at Old Baldy Lighthouse
Tuesday, August 19th at 5:30 PM
Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island
Unlimited wine and beer included with admission
Bring your beach chairs and settle in for an unforgettable evening!
Join us for an enlightening and relaxing evening beneath the iconic Old Baldy Lighthouse as we explore the profound history of Reconstruction in North Carolina with renowned Civil War scholar Dr. Angela M. Zombek.
As a Copie Hill Civil War Fellow with the American Battlefield Trust and Assistant Professor of History at UNCW, Dr. Zombek brings deep expertise and engaging storytelling to this critical chapter of American history. She will guide us through the turbulent Reconstruction era — a time when North Carolina, like much of the South, grappled with reintegration, resistance, and the fight for freedom in the wake of the Civil War.
Her talk, “Competing Visions of the Post-War World: Military Reconstruction & Southern Resistance in North Carolina,” will explore:
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The challenges of reunifying the Union
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The impact of federal military presence in the South
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The meaning of freedom for formerly enslaved individuals
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The rise of Southern resistance and its legacy
Sip wine, enjoy the sea breeze, and engage with history in a setting as storied as the topic itself.
Important Info:
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No physical tickets will be issued. Just show up — your name will be on the guest list.
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Unlimited wine and beer included with your admission.
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Don’t forget your beach chair for comfortable seating during the lecture.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine your love of history with an evening of coastal charm. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
| Instructor: | Angela Zombek |
| Instructor Bio: | Dr. Angela M. Zombek is a distinguished historian specializing in 19th-century U.S. history, with a particular focus on the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the American penal system. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of History at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and is a Copie Hill Civil War Fellow with the American Battlefield Trust. Dr. Zombek holds a Ph.D. in History and is the author of Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War, as well as numerous scholarly articles on Civil War-era incarceration, military authority, and post-war governance. Her research offers deep insight into the political, social, and military complexities of the Reconstruction era, particularly in Southern states like North Carolina. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Dr. Zombek is passionate about making history accessible and relevant, connecting past struggles and policies to the challenges we continue to navigate today. |
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Contact Us
- 101 Lighthouse Wynd, Bald Head Island,
North Carolina, 28461 - Email Us: adriana@oldbaldy.org
- Call Us: 910-457-7481
