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100

Which famous North Carolina arboretum is located in Wilmington?

Airlie Gardens

100

Wilmington was the last major Confederate port to fall to Union forces during the Civil War. What was the name of the fort that fell, leading to the city's capture?

Fort Fisher

100

Which Wilmington-born basketball player went on to become one of the greatest players in NBA history?

Michael Jordan

100

In what year did Headwaters at Autumn Hall first open their doors?

2012

100

What handheld gaming console was released by Nintendo in 2004, famous for its dual screens?

Nintendo DS

200

Which historic home in Wilmington is known for being one of the oldest structures in the city, dating back to 1771?

The Burgwin-Wright House

200

Wilmington was once the largest city in North Carolina. True or False?

True

200

Which prestigious university is located in Wilmington, known for its strong marine biology program?

UNCW - University of North Carolina Wilmington 

200

What is the name of our on-site Masseuse? 

Tammi D'Agostino

200

What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any of the U.S. state names?

Q
300

What is the name of the iconic battleship moored in Wilmington that served in World War II?

USS North Carolina

300

What was the original name of the city of Wilmington?

New Carthage

300

Which well-known TV show, set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, was filmed in Wilmington?

One Tree Hill

300

How many units are there in the Headwaters at Autumn Hall community?

286

300

What chemical element has the symbol “Au"?

Gold

400

Which Wilmington lighthouse, located on Bald Head Island, is one of the oldest standing lighthouses in North Carolina?

Old Baldy Lighthouse

400

What year was Wilmington, NC officially incorporated?

1739

400

Which famous American astronaut and former U.S. Senator is a graduate of New Hanover High School in Wilmington?

John Glenn

400

Which nonprofit organizations does Headwaters at Autumn Hall frequently support through community events? 

Hint: There are two!

(You only get half the points if you guess 1/2 correctly.)

St. Judes Children Hospital & Camp Hope PTSD Foundation of America

400

What insect is known for being able to lift objects that are up to 50 times its own body weight?

Ant

500

What is the name of the historic church in Wilmington that is famous for its stained glass windows and was built in 1847?

St. James Episcopal Church

500

In 1843, Wilmington became connected to another major city via the longest railroad in the world at that time. What was the name of this railroad?

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad

500

Which iconic structure, built in 1969, connects Wilmington to nearby Brunswick County and is one of the most recognizable bridges in the region?

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge 

500

Can you name all 6 of the Headwaters team?


Hint: Someone is new, but has been here before! :)

(If you name 3/6, you get half of the points!)

Office Team: Ray, Savannah, and Noah

Service Team: Bobby, Dante, and Dale

500

What animal's fingerprints are so similar to humans' that they can sometimes be mistaken for human prints at a crime scene?

Koala